Chelsea made the perfect start against Bournemouth by scoring twice inside the opening 149 seconds the quickest the club have ever managed two goals in a Premier League match.
The result was a 5-1 victory for Xabi Alonso’s side, their biggest league win since 22 August 2025, when they recorded the same scoreline against West Ham. The London club are now attempting to return to the top flight of English football.
Chelsea’s next league fixture will be against Everton.