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Attendance: 41,384
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Premier League
Dec 26, 2016 at 3pm UK
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Eddie Howe: 'Eden Hazard was outstanding'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe heaps praise on Chelsea forward Eden Hazard following his "outstanding" performance against the Cherries at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.Dec 26, 22:08
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Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea win over Bournemouth sent a good message'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that beating Bournemouth 3-0 without Diego Costa or N'Golo Kante sends out a "good message" to the rest of the league.Dec 26, 19:13
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea establish a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Chelsea's 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day.
Team News
Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante miss Chelsea's Boxing Day clash with Bournemouth through suspension.
Build-up
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Gary Cahill: 'I want to break club record for successive wins'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that he wants to break the club's record for the number of successive wins when they host Bournemouth on Boxing Day.Dec 24, 12:11
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Antonio Conte urges Michy Batshuayi patience
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warns that Michy Batshuayi needs time to adapt to the Premier League, having not made a single start in England's top flight so far.Dec 22, 14:07
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Antonio Conte sees bright future for Eddie Howe
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte predicts a bright future for Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe ahead of the Boxing Day clash between the two sides.Dec 22, 13:59
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Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante absences will be a test'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that it will be difficult to replace suspended duo Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante for their Boxing Day clash with Bournemouth.Dec 22, 13:50
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Thibaut Courtois: 'Diego Costa suspension is a big blow to Chelsea'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that Diego Costa's absence from the game with Bournemouth "is a big blow" to the Blues.Dec 19, 17:41
Nemanja Matic backs Michy Batshuayi to perform in Diego Costa's absence
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic backs teammate Michy Batshuayi to make the most of his opportunity against Bournemouth on Boxing Day.Dec 19, 16:11
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