Chelsea host Bournemouth in Premier League after international break

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 14:08 · Archive

Chelsea face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 10 in the Premier League.

Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 10 at 3pm in the Premier League as action resumes after the international break. This is Chelsea's first match in 22 days since their 3-0 defeat at Brentford.

The match will not be broadcast live on television or streamed live in the United Kingdom. Because it kicks off in the Saturday 3pm slot, it falls under the traditional blackout rule and cannot be legally shown live in the UK. However, for viewers in the United States, NBCSN and Peacock will both stream the match, with coverage beginning at 10am ET (7am PT). Live audio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live from 3pm, and highlights will be posted to the official Sky Sports Football YouTube channel after full-time.

Chelsea have named a strong starting lineup with Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro all selected. Caicedo makes his first Premier League start of the season after recovering from injury, while Joao Pedro returns after missing Chelsea's last match and international duty with Brazil due to a knee injury. Reece James is left out of the squad altogether, though Xabi Alonso said at his pre-match press conference that both James and Caicedo were ready to play. Jamie Gittens is unavailable after suffering an ankle injury with England Under-21s.

For Bournemouth, David Brooks starts in their lineup. Some supporters have expressed frustration that Ben Gannon-Doak is on the bench. The Cherries are struggling towards the bottom of the league and have not yet won a Premier League match this season, having drawn three times and lost twice. They will be without midfielder Alex Scott due to injury.

Chelsea are in better form than their opponents, having managed two wins, one draw and two losses so far this season. However, they will be looking to rebuild confidence after the heavy defeat to Brentford. Cole Palmer, who recently signed a contract extension, has shown good form with six goal involvements in seven games before the international break, though he will be eager to impress after pulling out of the England squad before the break.

How it is being reported

• Palmer, Joao Pedro and Caicedo start for Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE!Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 14:00
• Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League todayBlues close to full strength as Premier League football returnsEvening Standard · 10 Oct, 13:49
• Chelsea v Bournemouth, Sunderland v Brighton, and more: football – live⚽ Updates from Saturday’s afternoon kick-offs ⚽ Scores | Tables | Ten things to look out for | Mail Sarah Arsenal are currently drawing 0-0 with Leeds and the second half has just begun, you can keep up to date here: Hello and welcome to today’s Premier League clockwatch . The action in the English top-flight has returned after an international break and a game is already underway with Arsenal hosting Leeds, a score update on that game to come shortly. Aston Villa v Brentford Ipswich Town v Fulham Chelsea v Bournemouth Sunderland v Brighton Continue reading...The Guardian · 10 Oct, 13:35
• Is Chelsea vs Bournemouth on TV? Streaming info, kick-off time and how to follow liveChelsea and Bournemouth are back in Premier League action this weekendMirror Sport · 10 Oct, 13:00
• How to watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Free streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27All the ways to watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth live streams for free from anywhere in the Premier League 2026/27.TechRadar · 10 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Chelsea · Bournemouth · Stamford Bridge · Cole Palmer · Moises Caicedo · Joao Pedro · Xabi Alonso · Reece James

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