Chelsea finished the season on a high in the Stamford Bridge sunshine as they secured a fifth win in five against Bournemouth to lift themselves into 6th place and secure European football for next season.
The match took a strange course but had plenty of entertainment as Moises Caicedo opened the scoring by firing in an ambitious effort from the halfway line that crashed into the net.
Chelsea also started the second half quickly as Raheem Sterling doubled the host's lead by sliding the ball under Noberto Neto, but Bournemouth responded as Enes Unal had a deflected strike find the back of the net.
The Cherries pressed late on for an equaliser and had a notable chance fall to Dominic Solanke, but the Englishman could not find the target.
But how did the players perform in this entertaining affair at the Bridge?
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Chelsea
Djordje Petrovic - 7
The Serbian international was mostly quiet in the first half enjoying the Stamford Bridge shade, but made some fine saves when called upon.
Petrovic made fine saves to deny Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie before being beaten by Unal's deflected strike.
Trevoh Chalobah - 8
The Cobham academy graduate dealt well with the physical threat of Ghana international Antoine Semenyo at right-back.
Chalobah made a fantastic block to deny Tavernier's curling effort in the first half and was sound defensively throughout.
Thiago Silva - 7
It was the perfect send-off for the veteran defender as his dependable defensive display was the foundation of his side's 2-1 victory.
The 39-year-old's name was serenaded throughout, with the Brazilian enjoying an emotional goodbye with the home crowd upon the full-time whistle.
The Frenchman was unlucky to deflect Unal's strike into his side's net, travelling over the stranded Petrovic.
The 23-year-old did not look comfortable at times and questions may be asked concerning his future at the club going into the summer transfer window.
Marc Cucurella - 6
The ex-Brighton defender was heavily involved in the game, often bombing forwards to support Chelsea attacks.
However, the Spaniard was sloppy in possession and picked up a needless, petulant yellow card.
Moises Caicedo - 9
The midfielder was probably the best player on the pitch in what was potentially his best performance in a Chelsea shirt after his £115m move last summer.
Caicedo was crucial in midfield; breaking up the opposition's play, winning duels and transitioning into Chelsea attacks.
The Ecuadorian opened the scoring with an outrageous 49-metre lob over Neto with one of the goals of the season.
The 22-year-old was eventually forced off due to injury but he will look to rest over the summer and come back with a similar performance as Chelsea fans fall in love with their midfield man.
Conor Gallagher - 7
A real captain's performance from the Chelsea skipper as Gallagher was dynamic at both ends and energetic throughout.
The fans appreciated their captain's efforts, chanting his name before every corner he took.
Noni Madueke - 7
Madueke has been full of confidence in recent weeks, tearing up opposition defences.
However, by his standards, the winger struggled to get into the game and make a real impact in either half, only showing flashes of skill and trickery.
Cole Palmer - 6
Another player who has had an outstanding season for Chelsea, but Palmer's decision-making was poor more often than not during this fixture.
The England international also did not bring his shooting boots, being unable to convert a number of his chances to add to his 22 Premier League goals this season.
Nonetheless, Palmer will not be worried after recently being awarded the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
Raheem Sterling - 8
The four-time Premier League title winner looked dangerous in the first half, followed up with an early goal in the second to put his side two up as he continues to torment Bournemouth with his rich goal-scoring form against them.
Most of what was good from Mauricio Pochettino's Blues came down from the side of Sterling, who looked well up for it in a rare start.
Nicolas Jackson - 7
Jackson played full of confidence with some silky skill and exquisite pieces of trickery to beat his man at times.
The Senegalese international made some defence-splitting runs at times, but the opportunity to add to his goal tally did not fall for him. 17 goals in all competitions across his debut season is not a bad return.
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Substitutes
Malo Gusto - 7
The Frenchman celebrated his birthday with a win, as he became 21 and looked bright off the bench.
The former RB Leipzig man looked classy and silky from the minute he came on, setting up teammates with several nice flicks and getting forwards.
Despite this, Nkunku should have added to his side's lead and put the game to bed after Jackson squared the ball, only for the Frenchman to tamely pass the ball to Neto.
Lesley Ugochukwu - 6
The young midfielder struggled to get into the game, replacing the limping Caicedo.
Cesare Casadei - 6
The Italian was brought on late in the game but instantly got involved with his presence being felt in the midfield.
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AFC Bournemouth
Norberto Neto - 4
The Bournemouth shot-stopper began the game well with a couple of early saves.
The 'keeper was arguably at fault for the game's first goal when not clearing his lines and the second as Sterling managed to squeeze the ball underneath the Brazilian with a touch of the goalkeeper's leg directing it into the back of the net.
Max Aarons - 5
The defender found the task of defending Sterling challenging and he was not able to meet the physicality of the game at times.
Illia Zabarnyi - 6
A quiet performance from Zabarnyi, which is a compliment for the defender as he looked comfortable at the back.
He prevented Jackson from scoring after the Senegalese international had netted four times in his last five Premier League appearances.
The Ukrainian had a few nice spells of driving the ball forwards out of the defence.
Marcos Senesi - 7
The Argentine was aggressive when out of possession, winning it back and attempting long lofted balls as always.
Senesi worked his socks off and locked out of energy after being substituted in a fine performance.
Milos Kerkez - 5
The defender did not have his finest performance after returning from a three-game suspension, but Kerkez was not poor nor his usual attack-first-minded self.
The Hungarian was notably booked for simulation after attempting to draw contact to win a penalty.
Lewis Cook - 6
The one-time England midfielder struggled in the battle against Chelsea's Caicedo and Gallagher due to their quality and physicality.
The midfielder was converted into a makeshift right-back for the final quarter of play following Aarons' substitution.
Ryan Christie - 6
The Scotsman uncharacteristically lost the ball in the middle of the park several times in the first half but was unlucky not to score from a fantastic long-range strike that clipped the back of the goal frame.
However, Christie was his usual 'Duracell self' in the second half, providing the engine for Bournemouth's vehicle.
Marcus Tavernier - 6
Tavernier grew into the first half, having two dangerous efforts blocked and saved that may otherwise have made the goal net ripple.
The Leeds-born winger failed to make an impact in the second half before being substituted.
Justin Kluivert - 5
The Dutchman was able to get into some good positions but could not find the clinical edge in crucial moments.
Kluivert, similarly to Tavernier, was not influential in the second half and was substituted for Dango Ouattara in what was a quiet game for him.
Antoine Semenyo - 6
The Ghanaian survived an early clumsy penalty shout but looked like Bournemouth's most threatening attacker.
Semenyo looked red hot when playing more directly and running at his man, but his final product was poor.
Enes Unal - 7
The striker struggled to get into the game with Bournemouth's wingers seemingly missing Solanke's link-up play in the first half.
Unal failed to take a huge chance which led to Sterling putting the hosts two up.
However, Unal instantly responded with a deflected strike that ended up in the Chelsea net. It may not have been his goal after his shot seemed to be going wide before hitting Badiashile.
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Substitutes
Dominic Solanke - 6
Andoni Iraola confirmed pre-match that the striker was nursing a hip injury that had prevented him from starting.
The Englishman may also have one eye on the Euros after a club record-breaking goalscoring season.
Solanke did have a part to play in this fixture as he came inches of finding the equaliser after drilling a low effort that kissed the far post.
The striker then missed a golden opportunity late on as he leant back and completely missed the target with his weak foot as the Chelsea net awaited a leveller.
Dango Ouattara - 6
The Burkina Faso international was impactful off the bench, pressing high up and winning the ball back.
Ouattara's athleticism and energy gave Chelsea a decision to make at times, with the winger having a curling effort denied by Petrovic.
Phillip Billing - 5
The Danish midfielder was unable to meet the pace of the game and lost out on several aerial duels.
Alex Scott - 5
Similarly to Billing, the former Bristol City did not make a huge impact for the Cherries, mostly passing the ball backwards or sideways, but had a few touches of creativity.
Lloyd Kelly - N/A
The defender was not involved in the game for long enough to make an impact, but it was the perfect opportunity to say his goodbyes and thank yous as he looks set to depart the club upon the expiry of his contract.
The 25-year-old has been a model servant at the club and a true professional.
