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AFC Bournemouth desperately need points tomorrow at 4:00 PM in the Premier League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.
Chelsea come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). AFC Bournemouth travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
History strongly favours Chelsea here — they've won 5 of 10 previous meetings against AFC Bournemouth, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw.
Chelsea deploy a 3-4-2-1 while AFC Bournemouth opt for a 4-2-3-1 — the midfield battle between those shapes could determine where the game is won and lost.
Verdict: Chelsea look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though AFC Bournemouth will make it uncomfortable. Chelsea to win.

