The Blues were second best for most of the encounter at the Vitality Stadium. Robert Sanchez kept them in the game with a brilliant save to deny Evanilson from the penalty spot.

Nkunku eventually grabbed a late winner with a piece of individual brilliance. Sancho was the catalyst for the goal with an assist. Maresca praised the duo after a surprise victory.

He said: "I think we start second half much better and Jadon helped us a lot. What he did tonight is exactly what he expect from him. I know what he can give us. Christopher [Nkunku] was very good."

Chelsea have moved to seventh in the league standings with the hard-fought victory over the Cherries. The west London giants are presently just one point adrift of the Champions League spots.

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