Chelsea's Nkunku Seals Win Over Bournemouth After Sanchez's Crucial Save
Christopher Nkunku's late goal and Robert Sanchez's penalty save secure a narrow victory for Chelsea in a match marked by a Premier League yellow card record.
- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's decision to start Robert Sanchez as goalkeeper was vindicated by a crucial penalty save.
- Christopher Nkunku scored the winning goal in the 86th minute after being set up by debutant Jadon Sancho.
- The match saw a Premier League record of 14 yellow cards issued by referee Anthony Taylor.
- Bournemouth dominated much of the game, hitting the woodwork twice and creating several chances, but failed to convert.
- Jadon Sancho made an immediate impact off the bench, assisting Nkunku's goal and proving he could be a key player for Chelsea.