Chelsea not only passed this test of their nerve but did so in a way that will seriously examine the strength of Tottenham Hotspur’s belief that Antonio Conte’s side could still slip up in the Premier League title race. Bournemouth were valiant opponents and ensured Chelsea were not entirely serene on the south coast, but ultimately the Londoners ran out as commanding victors.
Marcus Alonso crowned the win with an impeccable goal from a second-half free-kick after Joshua King had hinted at a comeback by Eddie Howe’s team, who had fallen behind to an own goal by Adam Smith and a ruthless strike by Eden Hazard.
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