Subs Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku inspire Chelsea win at Bournemouth

Sancho stepped off the bench to inspire Chelsea.
Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Jadon Sancho stepped off the bench to inspire Chelsea to a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth as he set up Christopher Nkunku’s 86th-minute winner on the south coast.

Sancho had not featured in the Premier League for 12 months after a spat with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag last season and despite settling the rift this summer, he joined the Blues on loan on transfer deadline day.

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