Chelsea v Bournemouth live – Premier League reaction as Reece James scores a late equalizer against in-form Cherries

JAMES SAVES POINT FOR CHELSEA AGAINST IN-FORM CHERRIES

Reece James scored an injury-time free-kick on his first Premier League appearance since October to salvage a 2-2 draw for Chelsea at home to Bournemouth.

Things had started so well for Chelsea, who created several clear-cut chances in the first half and took the lead through a delightful Cole Palmer goal – tucked home after a feint left the keeper on the floor – but they were forced into a grisly finish.

The Cherries were much improved after the break and leveled via Justin Kluivert’s assured penalty after Antoine Semenyo was bundled over. The outstanding Semenyo put Bournemouth in front from a tight angle 18 minutes later, with Bournemouth well on top at the interval.

There was a contentious moment when a review on David Brooks’ clothesline Marc Cucurella, as rough payback for a nasty block the Spaniard laid on Brooks in the first half, only resulted in a yellow card, but Chelsea were only kidding themselves , if they blamed. that for the result.

James’ equalizer leaves Chelsea on 37 points, still fourth, and three above seventh-placed Bournemouth. The Cherries are unbeaten in a club-record nine Premier League games; Chelsea are winless in their last five.