Captain fantastic Reece James rescues wasteful Blues but slump continues - Slumping Blues now winless in five Premier League matches despite skipper’s stoppage-time free-kick
Justin Kluivert's stunning hat-trick snapped Newcastle's winning streak in style as Bournemouth stormed into the Premier League's top six with a rampant 4-1 win at St. James' Park on Saturday.
The Blues had another fine chance to boost their UCL hopes but underdelivered in what's been a rough patch for Enzo Maresca's men
Semenyo continued his impressive form, scoring in his second consecutive game to give Bournemouth the lead after Justin Kluivert had cancelled out Cole Palmer's brilliant opener.
Reece James scored a free-kick in the fifth minute of stoppage ... Bournemouth levelled through Justin Kluivert’s penalty – Moises Caicedo at fault with a needless foul – then Semenyo crashed in the goal of his life to make it 2-1.
Reece James has discussed the 'negatives' in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth as the Blues captain highlighted a key problem with his side. Despite Cole Palm
Chelsea captain Reece James rescued a point for his side with a 95th-minute free kick to snatch a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday.
That song has become all too rare at Chelsea games over the past two years because of his persistent injury issues, but James picked a captain’s moment to remind everyone why the fans sing it. This was a game of two halves but the point of demarcation was not the half-time break — it was the 56th minute.
Justin Kluivert expressed his pride for his Cherries teammates as they put in an excellent second half performance away at Chelsea to win a point
Defeat leaves Newcastle United still in fourth but now just one point clear of Bournemouth in the race for a place in next season's Champions League.
Reece James admitted Chelsea were left to rue their missed chances after the full-back snatched a late draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Blues bombarded the visitors in the
Chelsea had several first-half chances, through Jackson, Palmer and Enzo Fernandez to double their lead. Read more at straitstimes.com.