Chelsea played perhaps their most mobile side of the season against Bournemouth and reeped the rewards. Enzo Fernandez, N'Golo Kante and Conor Gallagher in midfield offered legs and energy that had been severly lacking against Arsenal despite just a one player difference.
The frontline was more explosive, offering Noni Madueke - starting his second game in a row for the first time since February - and Mykhailo Mudryk as out-and-out wingers either side of Kai Havertz. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, after his nine touches at the Emirates Stadium, was left out.
In defence, Benoit Badiashile returned to the starting XI in place of the injured Wesley Fofana and showed why he is in the top three Chelsea players for points-per-game this season. His aerial prowess and speed alongside Thiago Silva helped for the winning goal.
