Henderson scores twice as five-star Chelsea thrash Bournemouth
Jordan Henderson has a home debut to remember as he scores twice for Chelsea as his side thrash Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge, leaving the away side still searching for their first Premier League win this season.
Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea on his home debut. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, Henderson's first goal came after just 68 seconds, when he curled a shot in off the inside of the post after being played through by Cole Palmer.
Chelsea's win was a dominant performance, with Joao Pedro also scoring twice and Morgan Rogers on target. Evanilson pulled one back for Bournemouth to briefly give them hope at 3-1, but the Cherries remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose, as per MyJoyOnline Ghana.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised the midfield partnership between Moisés Caicedo and Jordan Henderson, saying they provide presence, stability, and balance, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Channel News Asia. Alonso expressed happiness with Caicedo's return from a calf problem, saying he is a key player for the team.
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