Chelsea were held to a 2–2 draw by Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in their final English Premier League fixture of 2025, as both sides shared the spoils in an entertaining Matchday 19 encounter.The game burst into life early, with a flurry of goals inside the opening 30 minutes. Bournemouth struck first in the 7th minute when David Brooks found the back of the net, capitalising on a dangerous long throw that unsettled Chelsea’s defence.The Blues responded swiftly. Cole Palmer calmly converted from the penalty spot in the 15th minute after Estêvão was fouled inside the 18-yard box, bringing Chelsea back on level terms. Momentum swung further in Chelsea’s favour in the 23rd minute when Enzo Fernández completed the comeback with a well-taken goal, following an assist from Garnacho.However, Chelsea’s lead was short-lived. Just four minutes later, Bournemouth equalised through Justin Kluivert in the 27th minute, once again exploiting Chelsea’s vulnerability from long throws. Notably, both of Bournemouth’s goals came from similar set-piece situations, highlighting a recurring weakness in Chelsea’s defensive setup.After the frantic opening half-hour, the tempo of the match settled. Neither side managed to regain the early momentum, despite creating half-chances and pushing for a late winner in the second half. After 90 minutes of action, the contest ended all square at Stamford Bridge.This result means Chelsea have failed to defeat Bournemouth in both the first and second rounds of the league this season, something that has not happened since 2023.Chelsea will now turn their attention to a tough away fixture against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 4th January 2026. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will host Premier League leaders Arsenal on Friday, 3rd January 2026. Both teams will be eager to secure their first win of the second half of the EPL season.