While the Blues come into this game aiming to keep a good run going, the Cherries have lost six of their last seven
Chelsea play host to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup with the intention of keeping their fine recent form going.
Maurizio Sarri has enjoyed a strong start to life at Stamford Bridge, and though his side lie fourth in the Premier League table, they have suffered only two defeats.
In domestic play, they have won their last four matches, with their last home game a 2-0 victory over Manchester City.
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Bournemouth, meanwhile, have lost six of their last seven, with Eddie How seeking to stop the rot.