Chelsea really enjoyed the World Cup break! They beat Bournemouth 2-0 on Tuesday night in their first match back in Premier League action and left their poor pre-Qatar run to stay in the past. However, the night brought the home fans much concern as well – with the long-awaited Reece James’ comeback lasting just 50 minutes.Reece James anaondoka uwanjani kutokana na jeraha baada ya kucheza dakika 53 tu 💔. Shindwe pepo nyeusi ya majeraha. pic.twitter.com/e2uvwYGTwu— Mozzart Bet Kenya (@mozzartbetkenya) December 27, 2022 The guy who missed the World Cup through injury was named in the starting eleven for the first time since picking up a knee injury in early October. And the Chelsea boy did great, showing just how his team missed him. He combined well with Raheem Sterling on the right-hand side and caused the Cherries problems whenever he ventured onto the opposing half. But his night ended with him clutching his right knee in pain. After a few minutes of treatment, the all-action James walked off the pitch and into the dressing room amid huge applause from the Stamford Bridge faithful. He’ll have to undergo scans to determine the extent of his setback. Hopefully, he was taken off as a precaution.The game itself was rarely exciting. Kai Havertz was instrumental for the Blues as he pretty much settled the match in the opening quarter-hour. First, he finished from a firm Sterling cross before setting up the second – the goal of the game. Havertz laid the ball back for Mason Mount and the England international opened up his right foot to place a magnificent low effort from just outside the box.Christian Pulisic beat Mark Travers just before the break, but the goal was disallowed because the ref spotted a foul in the build-up.##NAJAVA_MECA_6911557##Nevertheless, Graham Potter’s team looked firmly in control, with Sterling, Denis Zakaria, Thiago Silva and Marc Cucurella on song.The win took Chelsea above Fulham into the incredibly high position of EIGHTH. Of course, it’s way below the place they want to be, but there is time for Potter to do his magic.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 17MondayBrentford – Tottenham 2-2 (1-0)/Janelt 15, Toney 54 – Kane 65, Hojbjerg 71/Leicester – Newcastle 0-3 (0-3)/Wood 3 pen, Almiron 7, Joelinton 32/Southampton – Brighton 1-3 (0-2)/Ward-Prowse 74 – Lallana 15, Perraud 35 og, March 56/Everton – Wolverhampton 1-2 (1-1)/Mina 7 – Podence 22, Ait Nouri 90+5/Crystal Palace – Fulham 0-3 (0-1)/Reid 32, Reim 71, Mitrovic 81/Aston Villa – Liverpool 1-3 (0-2)/Watkins 59 – Salah 5, van Dijk 32, Bajcetic 80/Arsenal – West Ham 3-1 (0-1)/Saka 53, Martinelli 59, Nketiah 69 – Benrahma 27 pen/TuesdayChelsea – Bournemouth 2-0 (2-0)/Havertz 16, Mount 24/23:00: (1.33) Man.Utd. (5.90) Nott.Forest (9.50)Wednesday23:00: (9.00) Leeds (5.60) Man.City (1.35)***odds are subject to change***
