Bournemouth vs Chelsea live commentary: Cherries look to continue unbeaten start against Blues – kick-off time, team news and talkSPORT coverage

Bournemouth host Chelsea on Saturday night looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, live on talkSPORT.

Cherries They have started the new campaign in an encouraging way, after the draws against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle with a victory over Everton.

They also claimed victory in an incredible way, as they arrived… from losing 2-0 in the 87th minute to winning thanks to a last-gasp goal from Luis Sinisterra.

Andoni Iraola's team will now want to reinforce him, but they face Enzo Maresca's team. Chelsea which are beginning to click in the Italian system.

After a loss on the opening day against Manchester CityThis was followed by a 6-2 win and a draw and as each game passes, the Blues seem to be settling in.

However, a defeat could potentially halt their progress, so Maresca He'll be desperate to get on a roll and build some confidence into his already massive squad.

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: the stars of the show

Antoine Semenyo takes a step forward Bournemouth following the departure of Dominic Solanke to Tottenham during the summer window.

Semenyo has taken more shots than any other player in the Premier League this campaign, with 17 in just three games.

He has also created four chances and been involved in 21 attempts in total, something only Manchester City can better. Kevin De Bruyne.

At Chelsea, it is no surprise that Cole Palmer He's flown again.

Palmer has the most assists in the top-flight so far with four while also creating the most big chances in the league after three games.

He has been involved in a goal every 76 minutes since joining the Blues, scoring 23 and assisting 15 in 36 Premier League games.

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• Chelsea have lost just one of their seven Premier League away games against Bournemouth (W4 D2), with three of their four defeats in the competition against the Cherries coming at Stamford Bridge.
• Bournemouth are winless in five Premier League meetings with Chelsea (D2 L3), having won three of their previous four against the Blues before this one (L1).

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: team news

Kepa will not be able to play for Bournemouth as he is on loan from Chelsea.

This means Mark Travers will replace him for the game in what could be the only change Iraola makes following the win over Everton.

Evanilson is yet to score after signing this summer, but is the only fit forward with Enes Unal out along with Tyler Adams.

As for Chelsea, Palmer withdrew from the England squad during the international break but is not expected to miss any league games.

Reece James He has served his suspension and is now just waiting to recover from his latest problem that will likely keep him out of this game.

There are also concerns about Bad taste who has suffered a muscle injury and looks set to be sidelined for a short period.

Romeo Lavia He has missed the last two games with a hamstring problem, however, he could be fit enough to return to the South Coast.

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• Chelsea have won each of their last three Premier League away games, with the last time they had a longer run was between February and April 2022 (4).
• Bournemouth are unbeaten in their three Premier League games so far this season (W1 D2); they have never previously gone four games unbeaten since the start of a campaign in the competition.

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: What has been said?

Speaking during the international break, Noni Madueke He insisted that the negativity surrounding Chelsea is 'exaggerated' outside the club.

Madueke, who received his first call-up to the senior England squad last week, told talkSPORT: “Of course, what you see from the outside is a bit of an exaggeration.

“Of course, the building is a great place to be, to be around. But of course, there are a lot of things going on with all the signings, the rotation and all that stuff.

“But as a footballer, your job is to perform on the pitch.

“You can't just focus on the external, you have to concentrate, try to play your best football when it's necessary.

“That’s what I try to do.”

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• Both Bournemouth and Chelsea have scored four goals in the second half of the Premier League this season, the highest tally of goals in the league. All four of Bournemouth's goals have come in the final five minutes of games (from the 86th minute onwards), while all four of Chelsea's goals have come in their only away game so far against Wolves.
• Chelsea have conceded at least once in each of their last 17 Premier League away games, conceding a total of 36 goals in this run. Only once have they had a longer clean sheet away from home in the competition, in 24 games between January 1993 and February 1994.

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: talkSPORT coverage

This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, September 14.

Kick-off at Vitality Stadium is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.

talkSPORT will have EXCLUSIVE live coverage of the game presented by Faye Carruthers.

Commentary will be provided by Joe Shennan and the former Chelsea defender. Scott Minto.

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The game will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.