Nottingham Forest increase chances of staying in Premier League Premier League A convincing 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday. The defeat severely damaged Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for next season uefa champions league.Taiwo Awoniyi got off to the perfect start for Forest when he scored inside two minutes in his 100th game for the club. Soon after, Chelsea defender Maro Gusteau pulled Awoniyi’s jersey in the penalty area, and Igor Jesus took a penalty kick to make it 2-0.Chelsea had a chance to get back into the game before half-time when teenager Jesse Derry was fouled in a collision and suffered a head injury and was forced off, earning them a penalty. But Cole Palmer saw his penalty saved brilliantly by goalkeeper Mats Sayles, while frustrated fans in the stands jeered.
Forest security is coming
Forest’s dominance continued after the break. In the 52nd minute, Morgan Gibbs-White assisted Awoniyi for his second goal of the game, and the result was beyond doubt.The win was Forest’s third in a row in the league and puts them six points clear of the relegation zone with just three games remaining. Head coach Vito Pereira’s decision to rotate his squad ahead of the Europa League semi-finals has also paid off, with the team currently unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions.
Chelsea’s season falls apart
Chelsea’s problems continue to pile up. The club has suffered six straight league defeats for the first time since 1993 and is currently in ninth place. They are 10 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa with three games remaining.Joao Pedro scored a stunning bicycle kick in injury time but many fans had already left Stamford Bridge after another disappointing performance.
