Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Yates is back on his feet and able to continue, as Maatsen drives a speculative low shot into a gaggle of defenders. Mudryk then narrowly fails to latch on to a ball towards the left byline.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
After Silva sees his close-range shot from a tight angle diverted behind by Turner, Chelsea continue to apply pressure following the subsequent corner. However, Mudryk's rather desperate strike from distance hits Yates on the head, and the game is brought to a halt as the Forest man receives treatment.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
MISS! Summing up his miserable game, Jackson fires over from close range! After Palmer releases Sterling into the area, the latter's pass is then prodded over at full stretch by the misfiring striker! What a golden opportunity spurned! Are Chelsea destined for defeat?
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
At the end of a rare counter-attack, Elanga finds a yard of space on the left byline, but his cutback is misplaced and is easily fielded by the waiting Sanchez.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Maatsen's low cross from the left picks out Jackson in the area, and despite the latter's tumble to the turf no penalty is awarded. He has certainly struggled to impose himself on proceedings today.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Gusto earns his team a corner-kick on the right, which is taken by Fernandez. Then, at the third attempt, Forest manage to clear their lines through a combination of Kouyate and Gibbs-White.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
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