Cole Palmer and Semenyo featured in the Chelsea-Bournemouth game
Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo played a pivotal role in Bournemouth’s 2–2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on December 30, 2025.
The winger was a thorn in the Blues’ side as he consistently took on defenders and delivered incisive passes to penetrate their backline.
Semenyo’s game began nervously when his tackle on Willian Estevão resulted in a penalty, which Cole Palmer converted to equalize after David Brooks had opened the scoring in the 6th minute.
Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández restored Chelsea’s lead in the 23rd minute, but Bournemouth quickly fought back.
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Semenyo’s long through ball split the defense, and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez failed to deal with it, allowing Justin Kluivert to pounce and level the score at 2–2.
In the second half, both sides created chances but were unable to find the back of the net, as the game ended in a draw.
Semenyo was instrumental throughout, constantly supporting the attack while also tracking back to help the defense, giving his side the balance they needed.
This comes as Semenyo’s move to Manchester City is expected to be finalised in the coming days in a £65 million deal, following his impressive performances.
Watch the highlights below:
Antoine Semenyo vs Chelsea
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