Chelsea come from behind to beat Nottm Forest as Jackson scores late winner
Forest miss chance to confirm Premier League survival - but Reds already all-but safe after Luton's 3-1 loss to West Ham
Hatters three points behind Forest in table but with much worse goal difference
Burnley relegated from Premier League following 2-1 defeat by Tottenham
Man City beat Fulham 4-0 in early game to go top of Premier League
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FT: Fulham 0-4 Man City
Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal have got to take care of their own business.
To think that Manchester City's next game is against Spurs, Arsenal fans will be cheering Spurs on!
Man City are a machine and it is hard to see anybody stopping them.
Manchester City went back to the top of the Premier League by beating Fulham earlier.
Burnley are relegated, Luton are as good as down and Nottingham Forest are practically safe.
There were wins for European chasers Tottenham and Chelsea but Newcastle were held by Brighton.
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (21 goals, 10 assists) is just the fourth player in Premier League history to score 20+ goals and provide 10+ assists in his debut season for a specific club, after Andrew Cole with Newcastle in 1993-94 (34 & 13), Jurgen Klinsmann with Spurs in 1994-95 (20 & 10) and Mohamed Salah with Liverpool in 2017-18 (32 & 10)
Only two Chelsea players before Palmer have scored 20 goals and set up another 10 in a Premier League season - both in the same campaign. Frank Lampard (22 goals, 14 assists) and Didier Drogba (29 goals, 10 assists) reached those totals in the 2009-10 campaign..
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Morgan Gibbs-White recorded his 10th assist of the Premier League campaign, with only Ollie Watkins (12) making more in 2023-24.
He is just the third Nottingham Forest player to hit double figures for assists in a single season in the competition, after Bryan Roy in 1994-95 (11) and Ian Woan in 1995-96 (10).
Callum Hudson-Odoi has scored eight goals for Forest in the Premier League this season; the most by an English player for the club since both Woan and Jason Lee in 1995-96,
Crawley are 5-0 up on aggregate at MK Dons in the League Two play-off semi-final.
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Anon: Mudryk has more league goals than Grealish... Jackson has more league goals than Nunez... Palmer has more assists than any City or Arsenal player. If this team can continue developing (likely) and if Pochettino can fix the defence (less likely), then the top four should be the target next season.
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Jamie Redknapp
Former Tottenham midfielder on Sky Sports
Mudryk is such an interesting player. There is a lot he can learn because he possesses such a blistering pace like a sprinter. There's 10 yards between them [him and a Forest player for the goal] and once he picks that ball up, it's almost impossible to stop him because of the weight and quality of the pass by Cole Palmer
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I think the Chelsea game sums up our season. We have competed well and looked dangerous on the break. We have put ourselves in a position to win a lot more points, but we just haven’t got ourselves over the line enough times. We are lucky to have three teams beneath us that could mean we stay up with 29 points.
Benno, Nottingham Forest fan
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espírito Santo to BBC Match of the Day: "It was a good match to watch. I'm disappointed after we bounced back to 2-1. We were dominant and controlled the game but the match went away from us because of our own mistakes. We allowed Chelsea to score.
"We knew it was in our hands to achieve the main objective to stay in the Premier League. It's not yet done but the way the players stuck to their task, we are positive for the next one to finally finish the job.
"The fans show us what it means. They have been so supportive. We are disappointed we are set to let them down today because they deserve a moment of happiness. We try for the next one but thank you for the support.
"It was not to be. I'm proud of the boys, the way they've been working on a daily basis. It's been hard for the boys with all of the noise around the football club. It's almost there.
"We have a good foundation as a football club to build a future. There is a lot of hard work ahead of us."
FT: Nottingham 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea midfielder Cole Palmer to Premier League Productions: "It's a big win. We needed to win today and get the three points. When we went behind we thought 'not again'."
On Reece James returning: "Everyone knows how good he is and to have him back is a big plus. Hopefully he can stay fit and help us.
"I came to play football. I'm trying to enjoy it and keep my feet on the ground and continue to work hard.
"Getting sixth place is our goal. Hopefully we can go back to Europe."
On targeting a spot in England's Euros squad: "Obviously I want to go, every player wants to go to the Euros. I'm just taking it game by game and seeing where it will leave me at the end of the season."
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo on Sky Sports: "We allowed Chelsea in with bad defending, we were not in the right positions. The hard work of our boys should have got another prize.
"I think we had chances to win the game, we were dominant and controlling the game but we allowed them in. We should have finished the game.
"There were moments we did really well but at the same time a lot of things repeat themselves. We are not managing the game well when we have an advantage.
"We will prepare for the game against Burnley the way we always do, to compete well. It's important to finish the season on a high.
"As a club we have lots to learn. We lost four points which means a lot, you know how hard it is to achieve points in the league. But we have the foundation to do much better."
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Michael Dawson
Ex-Nottingham Forest defender on Sky Sports
You have got to remember when Mauricio first came to Chelsea, the amount of players and turnover they had there. I knew that they were always going to improve on what happened last season, it was a disastrous season but this season hasn't been great until recent weeks.
And Mauricio being asked that [about his future] is a real surprise for me because I thought he has the right person when they brought him in and I still think he's the right person in charge now to continue to develop these young players but you need time."
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino to BBC Match of the Day: "It was a difficult game, it's always tough against a team who are doing a fantastic season. Today for them was a party because they started the game being sure they would be in the Premier League next year.
"We started controlling the game but conceded in a way we should never concede. The second half was tough but I think it's an important victory for us. The most important thing is the three points but we didn't really replicate the performance from previous games against Tottenham and West Ham.
"If you remember Sheffield United and Burnley, we have struggled against this type of team.
"I think today the players that came off the bench had a real impact."
On Reece James returning: "He is unlucky because we are at the end of the season and there are only two games less. He can add his quality and experience."
Is a place in Europe achievable: "I hope yes, but there are still two big games."
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Got to admit I was against Nicolas Jackson, but his celebrations and goal showed his commitment. Great result, upwards and forward to next season with the same determination we are finally showing.
JRA
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesMore from Mauricio Pochettino on his future: "I had an honest conversation in the press conference. To clarify, if the owner is happy with my job we can continue.
"I am always a coach who is thinking long term. All departments must be happy for us to be a good team to compete. I still have one more year in my contract and I am thinking to be here."
Are Solihull Moors the unluckiest team in England? They have just lost a penalty shootout at Wembley for the second time in six days.
Last week it was Bromley in the National League play-off final, today it was Gateshead in the FA Trophy final.
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on Sky Sports: "The best thing is the way that we always believe until the end, football is about fighting. I am pleased because the players from the bench made a big impact so I am happy with our recovery. It was important for the team to finish the season strong, with the hope to start next season really well.
"If we are honest we were punished in our first 10 games. Our performance was good but we were not clinical and we wasted big chances. All the data said we were in a false position. After we beat Tottenham, in the last 24 games we are in the top four or five.
"I want to be positive, that is important. The players believe in the way that we work. We have struggled in these type of games but this young team need to realise how we need to compete."
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi to Premier League productions: "Obviously we knew the results before but in our heads we are playing for ourselves. We tried to get a result for ourselves regardless. The boys fought but couldn't get the result unfortunately.
"We worked hard, got in the lead and thought we were in a good position. It was unfortunate. It was one of those games.
"Credit to the boys. They worked hard and it was unfortunate.
"It was a nice feeling playing against the boys I know and catch up with them. It was nice to get a goal against my former team.
"You never know in football. There's one game left but hopefully we're safe now and we can focus on Burnley next weekend."
FT: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea captain Reece James to Sky Sports: "It's been a long wait for me so I'm happy to come back into the team.
"We learn every day, we're still young but we are improving and we're coming strong at the end of the season. Cole Palmer is one of the best in the world, I think personally. At City he didn't play as much as he would like but he has come here and taken the chance with both hands.
"Slowly but surely we are finding our feet and reaching a level."
Cole Palmer: "I wouldn't go that far! But it's nice to hear. It's all new to me. This is my first season playing properly in the league. It was a very important win and now we focus on the next one."
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 91 | 33 | 58 | 85 |
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| 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 28 | 60 | 83 |
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| 36 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 81 | 38 | 43 | 78 |
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| 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 73 | 53 | 20 | 67 |
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| 36 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 71 | 59 | 12 | 63 |
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| 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 79 | 57 | 22 | 57 |
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| 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 73 | 61 | 12 | 57 |
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| 35 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 54 |
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| 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 59 | 71 | -12 | 52 |
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| 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 54 | 58 | -4 | 48 |
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| 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 53 | 65 | -12 | 48 |
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| 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 52 | 58 | -6 | 46 |
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| 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 50 | 63 | -13 | 46 |
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| 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 51 | 59 | -8 | 44 |
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| 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 39 | 49 | -10 | 40 |
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| 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 54 | 61 | -7 | 39 |
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| 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 47 | 66 | -19 | 29 |
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| 37 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 50 | 81 | -31 | 26 |
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| 37 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 40 | 76 | -36 | 24 |
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| 37 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 35 | 101 | -66 | 16 |
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Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo
Formation: 5 - 4 - 1
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo
Formation: 5 - 4 - 1
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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Following their 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge in September, Nottingham Forest are looking to complete their first league double over Chelsea since 1978-79, when they were reigning top-flight champions under Brian Clough.
Chelsea have won just two of their last 10 away league games against Nottingham Forest (D4 L4), winning 1-0 in November 1994 and 3-1 in February 1999.
Nottingham Forest have only lost their final home league match in one of their six previous Premier League campaigns (W4 D1), doing so against Sheffield United in 1992-93 with a 2-0 defeat that confirmed their relegation.
Following their 3-1 win at Sheffield United last time out, Nottingham Forest are looking to win consecutive Premier League games for the third time since their promotion in 2022 (previously January 2023 v Southampton and Leicester and December 2023 v Newcastle and Man Utd).
Though they’ve lost just one of their last 12 Premier League games (W6 D5), Chelsea are winless in their last five away from home (D4 L1). Indeed, the Blues have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 14 Premier League away games, since a 2-0 win at Fulham in October.
Chelsea’s Premier League games have seen 129 goals this season (F70 A59), the third most after Sheffield United (135) and Newcastle (134). Indeed, only in 2009-10 (135) have Chelsea’s games produced more goals (F103 A32).
Including penalties, Nottingham Forest have both scored the fewest (7) and conceded the most (27) set piece goals in the Premier League this season.
Chris Wood has scored more goals than any other Nottingham Forest player in the Premier League this season (12). However, no side has he faced more often without ever scoring in the competition than Chelsea (11).
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson has been involved in six goals in his last five Premier League games (4 goals, 2 assists), as many as in his previous 16 appearances (3 goals, 3 assists).
Cole Palmer has been involved in 30 Premier League goals this season, scoring 21 and assisting nine. The last Chelsea player to be involved in more was Eden Hazard in 2018-19 (31 – 16G 15A), while 2009-10 was the last time a Blues player scored more in a league campaign (Didier Drogba 29, Frank Lampard 22).
