Chelsea vs Nottingham final score, result (Premier League): Fails in uprooting Forest

Chelsea

L L D L D W

12^th place

2

Chelsea - Nottm Forest

05/13/2023 14:00

England Premier League

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Nottm Forest

L L L L L L

16^th place

2

Chelsea vs Nottingham Highlights

Nottingham Forest held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, ensuring they maintained a three-point cushion above the relegation zone. Forest took an early lead in the first half when Awoniyi capitalized on a mistake by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, heading the ball into the net.

However, Chelsea mounted a comeback in the second half, led by Raheem Sterling, who scored two goals in the span of seven minutes to give his team the lead. Nevertheless, Chelsea's advantage was short-lived as Awoniyi once again found the back of the net with a header in the 62nd minute, leveling the score.

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Chelsea vs Nottingham Highlights

Chelsea vs Nottingham Summary

After finally ending their winless streak of 10 matches across all competitions with a victory over AFC Bournemouth in their previous outing, Chelsea had hoped to continue their turnaround. However, Taiwo Awoniyi, who had been in excellent form, had different plans. He scored with a header from Renan Lodi's perfectly placed cross, giving Nottingham Forest the lead after just 13 minutes. It was Awoniyi's third goal in his last two games. The goal was a moment to forget for Édouard Mendy, as he missed his punch and allowed Awoniyi an easy header.

Chelsea's response to falling behind was uninspiring and lackluster, reflecting their disappointing season. The best chance for the Blues in the first half came from João Félix, on loan from Atlético Madrid, who headed the ball into the grateful hands of Keylor Navas just before halftime.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Summary

However, whatever Frank Lampard said during halftime seemed to awaken the hosts, and Raheem Sterling equalized just six minutes into the second half. Sterling, in his characteristic style, adjusted his run to receive Trevor Chalobah's pass and fired a deflected shot into the roof of the net. The momentum then shifted entirely in Sterling's favor as he scored his second goal of the match, curling a perfect finish into the far corner, leaving Navas with no chance, shortly before the hour mark. Nottingham Forest, in an unexpected twist, mounted a response of their own when Awoniyi scored his second goal of the game, replicating his performance against Southampton in their previous match, with another header in the 62nd minute.

The game continued to see-saw, with Lodi and Sterling threatening to find a winner for their respective teams. However, in the end, Chelsea and Forest had to settle for a point each, leaving Steve Cooper's side just three points away from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the top half of the Premier League table for the first time since the 1995/96 season took a hit.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)

Chelsea vs Nottingham final score

Goals

• Chelsea: Sterling R. (52', 58')
  
• Nottingham: Awoniyi T. (13', 62')

Chelsea vs Nottingham confirmed line-ups

Chelsea vs Nottingham confirmed line-ups

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