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Chelsea 0-3 Bournemouth: Antonio Conte's champions go into meltdown as Nathan Ake comes back to haunt his former side at Stamford Bridge

Daily Mail | February 1, 2018

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Chelsea's desperate need for attacking reinforcements was laid bare at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening as they were humbled by a stunning display from Bournemouth.

With new signing Olivier Giroud sitting on the bench following his arrival from Arsenal, Chelsea's blunt attack failed to trouble the Cherries before second-half goals from Callum Wilson, Junior Stanislas and Nathan Ake settled the score.

The result leaves Chelsea just two points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham, who beat Manchester United at Wembley on Wednesday night.

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Callum Wilson of Bournemouth scores to make it 1-0 and celebrates with a salute to the travelling fans at Stamford Bridge
Callum Wilson of Bournemouth scores to make it 1-0 and celebrates with a salute to the travelling fans at Stamford Bridge
Wislon celebrates with his Bournemouth team-mates after his strike sent Stamford Bridge into a silent shock on Wednesday
Wislon celebrates with his Bournemouth team-mates after his strike sent Stamford Bridge into a silent shock on Wednesday
Junior Stanislas falls to his knees and points to the sky after doubling Bournemouth's advantage over Chelsea on Wednesday
Junior Stanislas falls to his knees and points to the sky after doubling Bournemouth's advantage over Chelsea on Wednesday
Thibaut Courtois looks dejected as former Chelsea star Nathan Ake runs to celebrate Bournemouth's third goal of the evening
Thibaut Courtois looks dejected as former Chelsea star Nathan Ake runs to celebrate Bournemouth's third goal of the evening
Ross Barkley and his Chelsea team-mates look dejected as they make their way back to their positions after going 1-0 down
Ross Barkley and his Chelsea team-mates look dejected as they make their way back to their positions after going 1-0 down
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill looks dejected as he waits for the match to restart following Bournemouth's opening goal
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill looks dejected as he waits for the match to restart following Bournemouth's opening goal
Cesc Fabregas looks on in disbelief as the Premier League champions concede a third goal against Bournemouth at home
Cesc Fabregas looks on in disbelief as the Premier League champions concede a third goal against Bournemouth at home
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte cannot bear to watch as he sees his side succumb to a shock defeat to Bournemouth
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte cannot bear to watch as he sees his side succumb to a shock defeat to Bournemouth
Wilson slots the ball past Thibaut Courtois clinically after evading Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Gary Cahillu00a0
Wilson slots the ball past Thibaut Courtois clinically after evading Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Gary Cahill
Stanislas beats Courtois to double Bournemouth's advantage and leaves Stamford Bridge stunned into silence on Wednesday
Stanislas beats Courtois to double Bournemouth's advantage and leaves Stamford Bridge stunned into silence on Wednesday
Ake sends the ball into the far corner of Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois' net to give Bournemouth a three-goal lead on the night
Ake sends the ball into the far corner of Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois' net to give Bournemouth a three-goal lead on the night
Ake celebrates in front of the travelling Bournemouth fans at Stamford Bridge as they run riot against the champions
Ake celebrates in front of the travelling Bournemouth fans at Stamford Bridge as they run riot against the champions
Belgian goalkeeper Courtois kicks his post as Bournemouth players celebrate close to their travelling fans in the background
Belgian goalkeeper Courtois kicks his post as Bournemouth players celebrate close to their travelling fans in the background
New signing Olivier Giroud looked happy as he took his seat on the Chelsea bench following his u00a318m move from Arsenal
New signing Olivier Giroud looked happy as he took his seat on the Chelsea bench following his £18m move from Arsenal
Bournemouth defender Charlie Daniels prevents an almost certain goal after winning the ball ahead of Davide Zappacosta
Bournemouth defender Charlie Daniels prevents an almost certain goal after winning the ball ahead of Davide Zappacosta
Jordon Ibe of Bournemouth is challenged for the ball by Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko during the opening half
Jordon Ibe of Bournemouth is challenged for the ball by Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko during the opening half
Former Chelsea defender Nathan Ake dispossesses Eden Hazard on his return to Stamford Bridge with Bournemouthu00a0
Former Chelsea defender Nathan Ake dispossesses Eden Hazard on his return to Stamford Bridge with Bournemouth
Chelsea's Belgian star Hazard takes on several Bournemouth players at once in an effort to break the deadlock
Chelsea's Belgian star Hazard takes on several Bournemouth players at once in an effort to break the deadlock
Wilson watches as his shot hits the back of the Chelsea net after goalkeeper Courtois failed to stop his shot on goal
Wilson watches as his shot hits the back of the Chelsea net after goalkeeper Courtois failed to stop his shot on goal
Wilson thanks Jordan Ibe after the winger assisted his goal to give Bournemouth a surprise lead over Chelseau00a0
Wilson thanks Jordan Ibe after the winger assisted his goal to give Bournemouth a surprise lead over Chelsea
Marcos Alonso attempts to get Chelsea back on level terms with a shot at goal from a free-kick just outside the penalty area
Marcos Alonso attempts to get Chelsea back on level terms with a shot at goal from a free-kick just outside the penalty area
Stanislas is congratulated by his Bournemouth team-mate Lewis Cook after doubling their advantage over Chelsea
Stanislas is congratulated by his Bournemouth team-mate Lewis Cook after doubling their advantage over Chelsea
The Chelsea players head back to their starting positions with a dejected look after conceding for a second time
The Chelsea players head back to their starting positions with a dejected look after conceding for a second time
Ake completes the humiliation for the reigning Premier League champions by scoring a third goal against his former club
Ake completes the humiliation for the reigning Premier League champions by scoring a third goal against his former club
The Bournemouth players celebrate in front of the travelling fans after Ake makes it 3-0 on a stunning night for the club
The Bournemouth players celebrate in front of the travelling fans after Ake makes it 3-0 on a stunning night for the club
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