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Bournemouth targeted Chelsea’s ‘weakness’ Gary Cahill in shock 3-0 win over Antonio Conte’s side, reveals Callum Wilson

The Cherries striker opened the scoring in the stunning victory for Eddie Howe's men at Stamford Bridge

BOURNEMOUTH striker Callum Wilson has sensationally revealed the club targeted Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill in their shock 3-0 win.

The 25-year-old opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge, as the Cherries ran riot, netting three times during the space of 16 second half minutes.

 Chelsea defender Gary Cahill had a game to forget against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday
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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill had a game to forget against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on WednesdayCredit: AFP or licensors
 Callum Wilson has claimed the Cherries targeted the Blues defender during their shock 3-0 win
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Callum Wilson has claimed the Cherries targeted the Blues defender during their shock 3-0 winCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Cahill was exploited down the right-hand side of the Blues' three-man defence, with the ex-Bolton defender caught out by through ball for the opening two goals.

While he failed to mark Nathan Ake for the third strike as the Dutch international tapped home from close range against his former side.

And Wilson has claimed Eddie Howe's men specifically targeted a certain area of the Chelsea back-line, with their game plan proving highly effective.

He told BBC 5 Live: "We’ve been working hard on this formation and today we’ve put everything right and come up with a fantastic performance tonight.

 Antonio Conte's side were blown away by Eddie Howe's men during the second half
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Antonio Conte's side were blown away by Eddie Howe's men during the second halfCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Gary Cahill was at fault for at least two of the goals conceded against Bournemouth
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Gary Cahill was at fault for at least two of the goals conceded against BournemouthCredit: Reuters

"We knew Chelsea had weaknesses with their back line so we targeted one side.

"Everybody to a man put in a good shift tonight.


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We’re unbeaten in six and want to carry that on."

The result leaves Bournemouth in tenth spot, while the defeat for Chelsea leaves them in fourth - level on points with third-placed Liverpool.

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