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Chelsea thrash Bournemouth 5-1 with Henderson scoring twice

Henderson and Pedro each scored twice in Chelsea's dominant Premier League win over Bournemouth.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:58:27 GMT

Jordan Henderson was the unlikely hero as Chelsea beat AFC Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, according to the Independent.

What happened

Chelsea opened the scoring inside three minutes, with Henderson finishing a pass from Cole Palmer. João Pedro added a second before the half‑hour mark, and the Blues led 3-0 after a quick strike from Henderson that deflected off Antonio Silva. Bournemouth pulled one back when Brazilian winger Rayan hit the post, but Chelsea restored the margin within seconds as Pedro scored his second. A corner clearance by Moises Caicedo ricocheted off Evanilson and into the net, and Henderson completed his brace with a free‑kick in the 67th minute.

What the reports add

The Independent noted that the win came after Chelsea endured a three‑game winless run before the international break and a 3-0 loss at Brentford. It also highlighted Cole Palmer’s new contract until 2034 and his role in the opening move.

What was said

The article quoted no direct statements from players or staff.

How it came about

Earlier this season Chelsea struggled for consistency, prompting criticism of their defensive approach. The recent win follows a 2-2 draw with Hull and a 6-3 victory over Leeds, as covered in Felo’s recent pieces on Chelsea’s form.

Key facts

Chelsea defeated Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. (independent.co.uk)
Jordan Henderson scored two goals. (independent.co.uk)
João Pedro also scored twice. (independent.co.uk)
Cole Palmer provided the assist for Henderson's first goal. (independent.co.uk)
Chelsea had a three‑game winless run before the international break. (independent.co.uk)