Henderson claims Premier League player of the round award after Chelsea's 5-1 rout

Chelsea routed Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge, delivering 36-year-old Jordan Henderson the Premier League player of the round award.

• Henderson scored twice, including a free kick, and assisted another in the victory, winning with 53 percent of fan votes.
• He became the oldest player to directly contribute to three goals in a single Premier League match since Cristiano Ronaldo in April 2022.
• Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the three-week international break was "too long" but that the squad had "used the time properly."
• Midfielder Moises Caicedo returned from a calf injury after playing only 14 minutes before the pause.