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Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea: Eden Hazard fires Antonio Conte's side to victory as Eddie Howe's men remain in the bottom three of the Premier League

Daily Mail | October 28, 2017

Eden Hazard was Chelsea's matchwinner as they edged a tight clash with Bournemouth on Saturday.

Both sides had been locked in a stalemate until the Belgian took advantage of some suspect defending before finishing past Asmir Begovic at his near post.

Antonio Conte's side held onto the lead as the hosts struggled to create anything meaningful in the final third to climb back above Arsenal into fourth.

More to follow.

Eden Hazard fires Chelsea ahead with a left-footed strike that flies past Asmir Begovic at his near post
The Belgian slides to his knees after scoring his first Premier League of the season for the champions in the second half
The Belgian slides to his knees after scoring his first Premier League of the season for the champions in the second half
Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata, Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rudiger congratulate Hazard after his opener on Saturday
Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata, Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rudiger congratulate Hazard after his opener on Saturday
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata tussles with Bournemouth's Andrew Surman for the ball during the opening stages
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata tussles with Bournemouth's Andrew Surman for the ball during the opening stages
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard shields the ball from Bournemouth's Lewis Cook at the Vitality Stadium
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard shields the ball from Bournemouth's Lewis Cook at the Vitality Stadium
Tiemoue Bakayoko played for the first time since dyeing his hair a shocking blue colour this week
Tiemoue Bakayoko played for the first time since dyeing his hair a shocking blue colour this week
Chelsea winger Pedro has his head in his hands after coming close to putting the away side ahead at Bournemouth
Chelsea winger Pedro has his head in his hands after coming close to putting the away side ahead at Bournemouth
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe attempts to get a shot on goal as Chelsea defender David Luiz covers
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe attempts to get a shot on goal as Chelsea defender David Luiz covers
Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso tackles for the ball alongside Bournemouth's Adam Smith in Saturday's game
Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso tackles for the ball alongside Bournemouth's Adam Smith in Saturday's game
Former Chelsea centre-back Nathan Ake gets down well to block Davide Zappacosta's attempt at a cross
Former Chelsea centre-back Nathan Ake gets down well to block Davide Zappacosta's attempt at a cross
Eden Hazard tries to play a cross into the penalty area as Andrew Surman sticks a leg out to try to block its way through
Eden Hazard tries to play a cross into the penalty area as Andrew Surman sticks a leg out to try to block its way through
Alvaro Morata bemoans a missed opportunity as he failed to find the target in a tight first-half on the south coast
Alvaro Morata bemoans a missed opportunity as he failed to find the target in a tight first-half on the south coast
Andrew Surman attempts to play a cross into the box as Marcos Alonso closes down the Bournemouth man
Andrew Surman attempts to play a cross into the box as Marcos Alonso closes down the Bournemouth man
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe is left on his knees as the home side struggle to get the better of their opponents
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe is left on his knees as the home side struggle to get the better of their opponents
Chelsea's Spanish winger Pedro attempts to get the ball under control as he leaps into the night air
Chelsea's Spanish winger Pedro attempts to get the ball under control as he leaps into the night air
Chelsea centre-back David Luiz watches on as Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe lunges forward in the second-half
Chelsea centre-back David Luiz watches on as Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe lunges forward in the second-half
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas pats Junior Stanislas on the back as he makes his way towards the bench
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas pats Junior Stanislas on the back as he makes his way towards the bench
Bournemouth's half-time substitute Jordon Ibe races clear of Chelsea winger Pedro in the second period
Bournemouth's half-time substitute Jordon Ibe races clear of Chelsea winger Pedro in the second period
Chelsea's Brazilian centre-back David Luiz gets a firm boot to the ball ahead of Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe
Chelsea's Brazilian centre-back David Luiz gets a firm boot to the ball ahead of Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe
Junior Stanislas trots over to the corner flag as he gets ready to take a set piece as the Vitality Stadium watches on
Junior Stanislas trots over to the corner flag as he gets ready to take a set piece as the Vitality Stadium watches on
Both sets of players line up and observe a minute's silence before kick-off ahead of Remembrance Sunday next month
Both sets of players line up and observe a minute's silence before kick-off ahead of Remembrance Sunday next month
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