Chelsea returned to English Premier League action with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in a boxing day fixture on Tuesday.
Graham Potter’s men went into the encounter having sat eight on the log after Christmas 19 points behind London rivals and league leaders Arsenal.
Kai Havertz scored his fourth goal of the season after meeting a nice cross from Raheem Sterling in the 15th minute to give Chelsea the lead.
The German then turned provider for Chelsea the blues second, setting up Mason Mount for the Englishman third of the season.
USA international, Christian Pulisic goal was disallowed by the VAR after Kai Havertz fouled a Bournemouth defender in the build up to the goal a minute before the break.
The second half which was quiet saw Chelsea get their seventh league win to round off an impressive victory as Chelsea remained eight on the log with 24 points from 15 games.