We’re back to football and we’re back at Stamford Bridge, welcoming the winless Cherries. A great opportunity to get back to winning ways.
It’s the usual back-three setup from Xabi Alonso, though Moisés Caicedo making his first start of the season at long last. The trio up front are all fit as well, while Josh Acheampong gets another start at the back, which is nice. Marco Palestra makes the matchday squad for the first time since preseason as well.
**Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3):**
Martínez | Colwill (c), Lacroix, Acheampong | Chavarría, Henderson, Caicedo, Neto | Rogers, Palmer | João Pedro
_Substitutes from: Penders, Fofana, Gusto, Hato, Palestra, Lavia, Quenda, Estêvão, Welbeck_
**AFC Bournemouth starting XI:**
Petrović | Truffert, Hill, Brooks, Evanilson, Christie, Adams, Silva, Smith, Tavernier, Rayan
_Substitutes from: Di Gregorio, Cook, Soler, Gannon-Doak, Diakite, Juanlu, Toth, Jebbison, Rodríguez_
**Date / Time:** Saturday, October 10, 15.00 BST; 10am EDT; 7:30pm IST
**Venue:** Stamford Bridge, SW6
**Referee:** Sam Barrott (on pitch); John Brooks (VAR)
**On TV:** none (UK); NBCSN (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 4 (NGA); [elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-afc-bournemouth/2zz4l#5661082)
**Streaming:** none (UK); Peacock (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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