Chelsea vs Forest

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Seeking their first three consecutive competitive victories since March, Chelsea will be hosting Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge for a Premier League encounter on Saturday afternoon.

Mauricio Pochettino's team narrowly clinched a 2-1 win against AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the EFL Cup in their recent outing, while Nottingham Forest faced elimination by Burnley at the same stage.

With Chelsea's entry into the EFL Cup at the second round due to their absence from European competitions, the match against League Two contenders Wimbledon demanded numerous changes. Despite fielding young talent, the Blues were caught off guard by an early James Tilley penalty.

However, Noni Madueke's successful penalty kick just before halftime brought Chelsea back on even terms. They had to introduce some of their key players in the second half, and ultimately, Pochettino's team secured a victory with Enzo Fernandez's winning goal.

While their EFL Cup match was a bit challenging, Chelsea's first Premier League victory of the season against Luton Town showcased more dominance, especially after Raheem Sterling scored twice and assisted Nicolas Jackson in a remarkable individual performance.

With a total of four points from their initial three games, Chelsea currently sits in the middle of the table at 10th place. Their victory against Luton Town ended an unfortunate eight-match streak without a home Premier League win and also marked their first clean sheet since April.

Notably, Chelsea has remained undefeated in their last four Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge. However, a few of the top-tier teams have already faced close calls against Nottingham Forest this season, as they gave Arsenal a tough challenge and secured a late victory against newly-promoted Sheffield United.

In a surprising turn of events, Nottingham Forest took a 2-0 lead against Manchester United within the first four minutes of their Premier League match, a feat no other team has achieved. However, despite their initial success, they couldn't hold onto their lead as Manchester United managed to level the score before Forest was reduced to 10 men. Nottingham Forest's EFL Cup match against Burnley also ended in a loss due to a late goal.

Although their record of three defeats in their first four games might seem disappointing, Nottingham Forest, currently in 14th place, can take pride in their performances against top-tier teams. They held Chelsea to two draws in the 2022-23 Premier League season, including a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. However, their away record has been lackluster, with no wins in their last 12 top-flight matches on rival turf, despite scoring in the last six such matches.

As the Premier League action resumes, Nottingham Forest faces an important challenge against Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Nottingham Forest's start to the season hasn't been remarkable, suffering a 1-0 loss to Burnley recently and needing to bounce back in this match.

Chelsea, situated in 10th place, has yet to find their rhythm this season. Their narrow 2-1 victory against AFC Wimbledon in the previous game indicates room for improvement, and they'll aim for a similar outcome in the upcoming fixture.

Historically, Chelsea has had the upper hand against Nottingham Forest, winning 40 out of 96 matches between the teams, compared to Nottingham Forest's 26 victories. Chelsea has an unbeaten streak of nine matches against Nottingham Forest across all competitions, with the last defeat occurring in January 1997. Nottingham Forest's struggles against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge are evident, having secured only one victory in their last 14 away matches and remaining winless in the last nine since 1995.

After a recent Premier League win against Luton Town, Chelsea put an end to an eight-game winless streak at home. In contrast, Nottingham Forest has struggled away from home, with just one victory in 21 matches since their return to the Premier League last season.

Chelsea boasts a talented squad, with players like Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson capable of delivering impactful performances. Their potential will be key in their upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest.