Chelsea have finally given Frank Lampard his first win since his return as Chelsea’s interim manager.
Chelsea ended a six-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory away to Bournemouth on Saturday thanks to late goals from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix.
The Blues moved three points above their hosts and are now mathematically safe from relegation for the first time this season.
With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling among five players left out from the side that had lost 3-1 at Arsenal in their previous outing, Chelsea were much improved with 21-year-old Noni Madueke a particular threat on the right-hand side.
Bournemouth’s best spell came early in the second half when Vina missed a chance for a second and Dango Ouattara headed over from close range, but Gary O’Neil’s side still have a good chance of avoiding a quick return to the Championship with games against Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Everton to come.