Chelsea beats AFC Bournemouth 5–1 as Henderson and Joao Pedro score twice

Two goals in the opening three minutes

Chelsea took the lead in the second minute when Palmer supplied Henderson, whose shot from outside the box went in off the post. Henderson then set up Rogers in the third minute. Rogers’ curling effort took a slight deflection off Antonio Silva on its way in.

Martinez keeps Bournemouth out before halftime

Emiliano Martinez saved Rayan’s shot and Christie’s attempt on the rebound. Martinez also denied a header from Silva before halftime. Chelsea went into the break ahead 2–0, with its early goals still the difference.

Joao Pedro scores twice after the break

Chelsea extended its lead in the 46th minute. Neto beat Silva near the byline and supplied Joao Pedro for the finish. Bournemouth answered in the 51st minute through Evanilson, who scored during a scramble at a corner when Caicedo’s clearance hit his foot.

Joao Pedro scored again in the 67th minute after Rogers found Pep Chavarria, whose low cross set him up. The goal restored Chelsea’s three-goal margin and gave Joao Pedro his second of the match.

Henderson completes the scoring

Palmer won a free kick that Henderson curled over the wall in the 70th minute for his second goal. Palestra replaced Joao Pedro in the 72nd minute to make his Chelsea debut. Henderson and Joao Pedro each finished with two goals as Chelsea completed a 5–1 win over AFC Bournemouth.