"Joao Pedro continued his fine form by scoring in a second successive league match to put Chelsea ahead at the interval, but Enzo Maresca's side were unable to cope with Ollie Watkins' impact from the bench, as the England international struck twice inside 21 minutes to end Chelsea's four-game unbeaten home run. That result saw Chelsea slip behind Liverpool and drop to fifth in the Premier League standings, with only goal difference keeping them ahead of Manchester United."
"Maresca, who served a touchline ban at the weekend, will be concerned by his side's recent league form, with Chelsea winning just one of their last five Premier League matches, drawing three and losing two. That run includes a goalless draw away at Bournemouth earlier this month, meaning Chelsea are facing the same opponent twice in one calendar month for the first time since 1998."
"The hosts can take some encouragement from their home record against the Cherries, having won two of their last three Premier League meetings at Stamford Bridge, although they did require a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw in January's encounter. Chelsea also tend to perform strongly in year-ending home fixtures, having won 13, drawn eight and lost just one of their last 22 league matches played at Stamford Bridge in December."
Chelsea and Bournemouth meet at Stamford Bridge with both clubs eager to end 2025 on a high. Chelsea lost at home to Aston Villa after Joao Pedro had given them a half-time lead, but Ollie Watkins' two late goals ended Chelsea's four-game unbeaten home run. The defeat dropped Chelsea to fifth in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca, serving a recent touchline ban, has seen Chelsea win only one of their last five league matches. Chelsea drew 0-0 away at Bournemouth earlier this month, while Bournemouth began the season strongly but have since entered a prolonged winless spell.
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