Bournemouth vs Chelsea: 5 Talking Points

#3 No Cahill = Solid Defence

Better on the bench?

When the line-ups were announced today, Chelsea fans were pleasantly surprised to see Gary Cahill named on the bench. Cesar Azpilicueta lead the team at the Vitality Stadium and also commanded the defence.

David Luiz started in the heart of the defence with Azpilicueata and Rudiger on his either sides. The trio proved to be too strong for the Bournemouth attackers and the hosts were shut out completely.

Thibaut Courtois had to make just one save the entire game and that too a 93rd minute shot straight at him by Cook. The most challenging times for him on the pitch were the long throw-ins sent in by the host's full-backs.