Nottingham Forest and Chelsea went into halftime scoreless, though both sides created chances. Forest looked lively early. Chelsea, however, grew more confident as the game progressed.
Just four minutes into the second half, Chelsea broke through. Josh Acheampong headed in a well-placed cross from Pedro Neto to make it 1-0. A few minutes later, Neto doubled the lead with a low free kick that beat the keeper. From that moment, Forest struggled to respond.
Forest Have Chances, But Lack Clinical Edge
Forest pushed forward, trying to find a route back into the game. They had a few promising moments, especially from Gibbs-White and Andrey Santos. Yet they failed to turn chances into goals. Chelsea’s defense remained organized and the keeper made key saves to maintain the clean sheet.
James Seals Win, Gusto Sent Off
As the match neared its close, Chelsea added a third goal. Reece James volleyed in from a corner after the Forest defense failed to clear, making it 3-0. Shortly after, Malo Gusto was sent off in the 87th minute for a second yellow, but Chelsea had done enough by then to see out the victory.
Postecoglou’s Exit Follows Shortly After
Just minutes after the final whistle, Nottingham Forest confirmed the sacking of manager Ange Postecoglou. He leaves after a winless eight-game run in charge. His short tenure ends amid mounting pressure and poor results, making this one of the swiftest managerial exits in recent memory.
Conclusion
Chelsea climbs in the Premier League standings with this commanding display. Their attack, even when missing some stars, showed depth and quality. For Forest, the loss compounds their struggles. They now face a pivotal period of transition under new management, and fans will expect a clear plan for revival.
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