Premier League: Chelsea thrash Bournemouth 5-1 thanks to Henderson and João Pedro
Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1 at home in the Premier League, with a brace from Jordan Henderson and another from João Pedro, according to several media outlets.
Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 with a brace from João Pedro and Jordan Henderson
Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1 on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, in the 6th round of the Premier League, according to several media outlets. João Pedro and Jordan Henderson each scored twice, while Rogers completed the scoreline, as reported by Gazeta Esportiva. With this win, the Blues now have 10 points, the same outlet added.
The scorers' performances
Jordan Henderson, aged 36, scored a brace in Chelsea's attacking display, as reported by The Independent. Sky Sports highlighted that Henderson was the key player of the match, while the Dutch daily AD mentioned an emotional performance from him. João Pedro also scored twice, as confirmed by Globo and Trivela, which noted that the goals came quickly.
The context of the match and other details
The match counted for the 6th round of the Premier League, as reminded by Sabah Spor and Trivela. According to Trivela, Rayan played in a new position during this match. The portal Maisfutebol, meanwhile, highlighted an assist from Pedro Neto, while the outlet A Bola described a difficult afternoon for a former Benfica player, without specifying his identity.
