Moises Caicedo left it late but on the final day of Chelsea's confusing campaign the midfielder produced arguably the season’s best goal. It was certainly the longest-range effort as he struck from more than 50 yards to help secure sixth for Mauricio Pochettino's team. The Ecuadorian does not find the net often - his previous club effort was in September 2022 - but this beauty was worth waiting for.
Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto had rushed off his line to thwart a Raheem Sterling counterattack only to send his clearance straight to Caicedo, just inside the Chelsea half. He took a touch and, with Neto retreating, sent a sublime right-footed attempt over the heads of everyone and into the net. And that set Chelsea on their way to a fifth consecutive win as Sterling doubled the advantage two minutes into the second half following a weaving dribble down the left.
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