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THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest on and what time does it start? Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest will take place on Saturday 2nd September, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest in the UK? If Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
A Raheem Sterling-inspired Chelsea put in their best performance of the Maurizio Pochettino era last week when they saw off newly-promoted Luton 3-0, and they will now look to kick on from that and move up the table.
There was no doubting who the man of the match was, with Sterling putting in arguably his best display in a Chelsea shirt with two goals and an assist for Nicholas Jackson. The Blues then progressed in the League Cup on Wednesday when a much-changed side overcame AFC Wimbledon 2-1, although the Premier League outfit did have to come from behind in that contest.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
It's been a difficult week for Nottingham Forest, who saw a two-goal lead slip against Man Utd last Saturday before exiting the League Cup on Wednesday with defeat to Burnley.
Things were looking bright last weekend when Taiwo Awoniyi and Willy Boly gave Forest a 2-0 lead with just four minutes played, but it wasn't long before Christian Eriksen pulled a goal back for the hosts. Utd's response continued in the second half with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes completing the comeback and leaving Forest fans heading for the exit door empty-handed.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja and Mykhailo Mudryk have all trained in various capacities and could make the squad, but this match will come too soon for Romeo Lavia.
Deadline day signing Cole Palmer, meanwhile, could well be involved, although a start does seem unlikely with Pochettino perhaps going for the XI that defeated Luton.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Sanchez, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gusto, Gallagher, Caicedo, Chilwell; Sterling, Fernandez; Jackson
UNAVAILABLE: Bettinelli (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Chalobah (Injured), James (Injured), Lavia (Fitness), Chukwuemeka (Injured), Nkunku (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Badiashile (Fitness), Mudryk (Injured), Broja (Fitness)
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Steve Cooper is working on a number of signings at the moment but it is unlikely any potential new faces will be ready to participate in this fixture. However, given the possibility of Brennan Johnson leaving the club, it wouldn't be surprising for him to be absent here.
Scott McKenna and Danilo are doubts for this one, but Joe Worrall is available after he served his suspension in the midweek League Cup match.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Turner; Boly, Worrall, Felipe; Aurier, Yates, Kouyate, Aina; Gibss-White, Elanga; Awoniyi
UNAVAILABLE: Felipe (Fitness), Santos (Ineligible), Mangala (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Hennessey (Injured), McKenna (Fitness), Danilo (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
It's fair to say that Nottingham Forest have played a lot better than their current points tally suggests, and the manner in which they have competed with both Arsenal and Man Utd so far this season will give Steve Cooper plenty of confidence in his side's prospects. This is another tough test for them though, with Chelsea seemingly finding their feet under new boss Maurizio Pochettino. With the likes of Raheem Sterling and Taiwo Awoniyi on the pitch, this one has goals written all over it, so over 2.5 goals is the prediction.
TIP: OVER 2.5 GOALS