Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below. Get all the latest live football odds here.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
At top speed, Gallagher drives forward from the halfway line before teeing up Jackson on the right side of Forest's area, but Worrall makes an excellent diving block to stop the striker's shot finding the target.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
JUST OVER! After Gallagher's delivery is nodded down into his path, Fernandez takes aim from just outside the area and thumps his shot over the crossbar!
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
At full stretch, Turner opts to push away an overhit Sterling cross from the right, which just about clears any immediate danger.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
CLOSE! Awoniyi wins another battle with Silva inside the box, and having levered his opponent out of the way, the Forest striker swivels and sends a shot narrowly wide of the right-hand post from close range! It's great centre-forward play, but there's no tangible reward.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Although Chelsea have had 64 per cent of possession so far, they have not really tested Turner. The home side are certainly dominating both ball and territory, but Forest seem dangerous from set-pieces and on the counter.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
MISS! Using his presence and nous in equal measure, Awoniyi does well to win a free-kick deep into Chelsea territory, and Gibbs-White then sends the set-piece into the box. Eventually, following a little penalty-area pinball, the ball drops to Awoniyi 10 yards out, but he slashes it over the crossbar!
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Nottingham Forest in all competitions since a 2-0 loss in January 1997, but following a run of seven straight losses, Forest drew both Premier League fixtures last season.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments