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Chelsea overpower Bournemouth 5-1, Merson praises Caicedo's performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Chelsea overpower Bournemouth 5-1, Merson praises Caicedo's performance

Summary

Chelsea secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on October 11, ending a three-game winless streak in the Premier League. Early goals from Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson set the tone, followed by Joao Pedro's strike shortly after half-time. Evanilson scored for Bournemouth, but additional goals from Joao Pedro and Henderson sealed Chelsea’s convincing win. Paul Merson highlighted Moises Caicedo’s impact in midfield, calling him the best holding midfielder in the world after his first start of the season.

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•Chelsea won 5-1 against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
•Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson scored early for Chelsea.
•Joao Pedro netted twice to contribute to the victory.
•Merson praised Moises Caicedo after his first start this season.
•Chelsea ended a three-game winless streak in the league.

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8:15 AMYahoo Sports — “Best in the world” – Paul Merson delivers verdict on Chelsea star after 5-1 Bournemouth win

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Paul Merson has praised Moises Caicedo after the midfielder impressed in Chelsea’s 5-1 victory over Bournemouth, describing him as the “best holding midfielder in the world”.If you enjoy Talk Ch...
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