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Unique Premier League record broken as Chelsea beat Bournemouth in ill-tempered affair
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Chelsea's late 1-0 win over Bournemouth saw the Premier League record broken for most yellow cards in a single game.

The previous record for the most cautions in a Premier League clash was 13 - set by Tottenham in their 2-1 win over Sheffield United on September 2023.

Two of those came when Chelsea conceded a penalty in the first half, with one going to goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and the second going to Adam Smith.

Though Sanchez, who gave away the penalty following a poor back pass from Wesley Fofana, redeemed himself by brilliantly saving Evanilson's spot-kick.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola refused to comment on Taylor's refereeing performance in his post-match interview.

He said: "I will not talk about the referee.

"I have been talking and it is not working so I have decide now I will try the opposite, not talk and let's see what happens."

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Asked for his thoughts on whether he felt it was an aggressive match, he simply stated: "No comment."

In the end, it was Chelsea who ran out as 1-0 winners on the south coast, with substitute Christopher Nkunku firing in an 86th minute winner.

He combined with Blues debutant and Jadon Sancho, who picked up the man of the match award from the bench, with Nkunku then firing home into the bottom right corner.

Nkunku scored the only goal of the game on the south coast Despite a late Bournemouth onslaught, Chelsea held on for the win, which has seen them secure their first away clean sheet since October 2023.

But in truth, they can count themselves somewhat fortuitous to walk away with three points.

Goalkeeper Sanchez proved to be Chelsea's hero throughout, where he made a total of seven saves - including his penalty heroics.

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Meanwhile Bournemouth have dropped into 11th spot, though boss Iraola will be pleased with what he saw from his side.

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