Henderson opened and completed the scoring with two outstanding strikes, while Morgan Rogers and João Pedro also found the net to help Xabi Alonso’s side bounce back from their 3–0 defeat to Brentford before the break.
Evanilson scored Bournemouth’s only goal, but the visitors could not recover after Chelsea’s explosive start.
Henderson and Rogers put Chelsea in control
Chelsea needed only 65 seconds to take the lead. Henderson produced a superb finish after combining with Cole Palmer, giving the hosts an early advantage and lifting the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues struck again just over a minute later. Henderson turned provider, setting up Rogers, whose effort deflected off Bournemouth defender Antonio Silva and found the net.
Chelsea had raced into a two-goal lead inside three minutes, leaving Bournemouth with an immediate uphill battle.
The visitors attempted to respond, but Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made important saves to deny Rayan and Ryan Christie before half-time, preserving the hosts’ advantage.
João Pedro strikes immediately after the restart
Chelsea continued their fast start after the interval, scoring their third goal just 30 seconds into the second half.
A defensive mistake from Silva allowed Pedro Neto to cut the ball back for João Pedro, who finished emphatically to put the Blues firmly in control at 3–0.
Bournemouth pulled a goal back in the 51st minute. Following a corner, Evanilson blocked Moisés Caicedo’s attempted clearance, sending the ball into the net and briefly giving the visitors renewed hope.
However, Chelsea quickly restored their three-goal cushion.
João Pedro and Henderson complete the rout
Rogers helped create Chelsea’s fourth goal in the 67th minute, feeding Pep Chavarría, whose first-time pass across the face of goal allowed João Pedro to finish and register his second of the afternoon.
Three minutes later, Henderson capped an outstanding display with a stunning free-kick from around 25 yards. The midfielder curled the ball into the net after Palmer was fouled, completing his brace and sealing Chelsea’s 5–1 victory.
Henderson’s two goals and assist made him one of the standout performers, while João Pedro’s clinical finishing underlined Chelsea’s attacking threat.
Chelsea respond in style
The victory gave Chelsea a timely boost after their disappointing loss at Brentford before the international break. Alonso’s side showed greater attacking sharpness and made the most of their opportunities, particularly during the opening minutes and immediately after half-time.
The result also moved Chelsea up to fifth in the early Premier League standings, according to reports following the match.
For Bournemouth, the defeat extended a difficult run without a league victory. Despite finding the net through Evanilson, they struggled to contain Chelsea’s attacking combinations and were punished by defensive errors.
Chelsea will now look to carry the momentum into their next fixture, an away meeting with Everton on 17 October. Bournemouth must regroup as they seek to turn their league form around.