James rescues point for Chelsea held to draw by Bournemouth

Chelsea played out a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, marking the Blues’ fourth consecutive league match without a win.

Chelsea opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Nicolas Jackson held up the ball under pressure and laid it off to Cole Palmer. Palmer executed a deft feint to outmaneuver the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net, giving Chelsea a 1-0 advantage going into half time.

Shortly after the second half commenced, Bournemouth leveled the score. Moises Caicedo conceded a penalty by fouling Antoine Semenyo inside the box. Justin Kluivert converted the ensuing spot-kick, bringing the score to 1-1.

In the 68th minute, Bournemouth capitalized on a defensive lapse, with Antoine Semenyo finding the back of the net to put the visitors ahead 2-1.

Deep into stoppage time, substitute Reece James rescued a point for Chelsea. He delivered a stunning free-kick in the 94th minute, ensuring the match concluded in a 2-2 draw.

Chelsea’s winless streak sits them at fourth on the table with 37 points, 10 behind leaders, Liverpool while Bournemouth are seventh with 34 points.