Chelsea thumped Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge, climbing to fifth in the Premier League. Jordan Henderson opened scoring with a stunning strike after just 65 seconds, followed by a Morgan Rogers assist off Antonio Silva for another quick goal. It marked the earliest Chelsea have ever been 2-0 up in a Premier League game. Bournemouth's nightmare continued as they conceded a third goal 30 seconds into the second half when Silva's error allowed Pedro Neto to set up Joao Pedro.
Despite a set-piece scramble denying a clean sheet, Chelsea added two more goals, including a brilliant free-kick from Henderson. The victory showcased Xabi Alonso's side bouncing back from their Brentford loss, entering a potentially defining run of games that will shape their season.
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