Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
A heavy first touch from Jackson allows Boly to execute a last-ditch tackle, after the striker was sent through on goal by a perceptive pass from Fernandez, who is growing into this game as an attacking presence.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
After a penalty claim for a possible handball by Worrall is waved away by the referee and also ignored by the VAR, Chelsea make do with just a corner-kick, from which Disasi heads over the crossbar.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
A superb pass by Fernandez finds Chilwell on the left side of the area, but the wing-back's low cross from the byline is then cut out by a desparate Forest clearance.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Now behind in today's game, Chelsea have failed to win any of their last 17 Premier League matches when conceding the opening goal, dating back to October 2022.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Finding space midway through Chelsea's half, Yates skies an ambitious shot well over the crossbar from long range.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest kick off, and we are back under way at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
For all their endeavour thus far, Nottingham Forest still have plenty left to do if they are to take maximum points today. Precedent suggests that will be tough: the Reds have won just one of their last 14 away games against Chelsea in all competitions and are winless since a 2-0 victory in January 1995. Furthermore, they have come out on top only once in their last 21 Premier League away games, losing 15.
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