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Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi was expected to start today against Bournemouth with Diego Costa suspended for the clash after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte opted to play without a recognised striker instead choosing to play Eden Hazard through the middle.

After Chelsea’s 3-0 victory against Bournemouth, Batshuayi sent a message to fans thanking them for their continuous support and messages.

thank you all for your continuous support and messages #chinUp #keepStrong #topoftheleague

— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) December 26, 2016