Chelsea won their first Premier League game since Lampard's return
Posted : 06 May 2023
Frank Lampard's first victory since taking over as Chelsea's interim manager came courtesy of two late goals.
Since Lampard's comeback in April, the Blues have dropped all four Premier League contests despite taking an early lead thanks to Conor Gallagher's header.
Bournemouth's Matias Vina pulled them even, but Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix scored goals in the final ten minutes.
The Cherries still have three games to avoid relegation, while Chelsea sit 11th in the standings.
With five players missing from the team that had lost 3-1 to Arsenal in their last game, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling, Chelsea was considerably improved, with 21-year-old Noni Madueke posing a special threat on the right flank.
With games remaining against Crystal Palace, Manchester United, and Everton, Bournemouth still has a reasonable chance of avoiding a rapid return to the Championship.
Their greatest period came early in the second half when Vina wasted a chance for a second and Dango Ouattara headed over from close range.
They now lead the bottom three by nine points, although some clubs still have four games left to play.
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