January 15, (THEWILL) – Bournemouth maintained their remarkable nine-match unbeaten English Premier League streak following an intense 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. The result marks the longest such run in the club’s top-flight history, combining six victories with three draws.
Cole Palmer established Chelsea’s early advantage after 13 minutes, capitalising on excellent build-up play from Nicolas Jackson. This contribution marked Palmer’s 12th goal involvement in the 2024/2025 season, further solidifying his impact since joining the London club. Palmer’s statistics remain particularly noteworthy, having contributed to 53 goals across his initial 50 League starts for Chelsea.
The momentum shifted when Bournemouth substitute Justin Kluivert converted from the penalty spot, following Moises Caicedo’s foul on Antoine Semenyo. Kluivert’s successful conversion reinforced his position as the EPL’s most prolific penalty taker this season, with six goals from the spot.
Semenyo later registered his sixth goal of the campaign, striking with sufficient force to beat Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. This marked his first goal since December’s match against Manchester United, while also establishing Bournemouth’s substitutes as the most productive in the league with 11 goals.
Chelsea’s recent form presents concerning reading for their supporters, with the team now without victory in five matches. This stands in stark contrast to their previous sequence of five consecutive wins. However, Reece James, provided some consolation, delivering an expertly executed free-kick in the fifth minute of additional time to establish the final 2-2 scoreline.
Nicolas Jackson’s performance warranted attention, recording seven attempts on goal – matching his highest shot count in a League fixture. This represents the most shots without scoring by a Chelsea player since Diego Costa’s nine attempts against Crystal Palace in April 2017.
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