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Sutton's predictions: Nottingham Forest v Chelseapublished at 13:05 25 May
13:05 25 May
What a game this is, and it is a must-watch if you're a neutral too.
Nothing against my old club Chelsea, but I would love to go with my heart and say Nottingham Forest will beat them and finish in the top five - it is just I don't think either of those things will happen.
The City Ground will be absolutely jumping, of course, but it was the same for Forest's past three home league games, against Leicester, Brentford and Everton, and they only have one point to show for them - from their draw with the Foxes.
Chelsea are probably going to need a win too, to finish above Aston Villa and stay in the top five, but I can see this ending in the result neither team wants, which is a draw.
That was the result when they met at Stamford Bridge in October, in a game that saw a thrilling finish with chances at both ends. I am expecting more of the same here, with both sides ending up disappointed.
Owen: Sels is the best player at Forest. His saves have made the difference this season. Closely followed by Gibbs-White and Wood.
Raf: Between Sels and Wood. Gone for Sels - saved us more times than Wood's goals.
Sean: I think any Forest fan would struggle to pick a player of the season because it's been such a fantastic season and that's because of the efforts of the team, both on and off the pitch. However, it has to be Sels - 13 clean sheets and loads of key saves have won us so many points this season and got us through penalty shootouts to the FA cup semi-finals. It's been the basis of our success this season.
Edward: Wood's supreme efficiency has been paramount. Best shot conversion rate in Europe (50+ shots). Per Opta, Forest are 17th on the big chances created table. He has done the hardest job in football and done it better than he's ever done it before. Goals win games.
Mark: I selected Milenkovic. Not an easy decision but just look at our defensive record versus last season. We had the worst record for conceding from set-pieces, now we're one of the best. Milenkovic is a huge part of that improvement and links so well with Murillo. He also offers a threat at the other end from set-pieces too. Great signing.
Tim: Milenkovic has been brilliant all season, commanding the defence. The other defenders have grown in confidence with his presence. Milenkovic and Murillo - fantastic together.
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea: Did you know?published at 11:13 24 May
11:13 24 May
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Even if they lose this match, Nottingham Forest are guaranteed their highest Premier League finish since 1994-95 (third). Should results go their way on the final day, they could potentially reach the European Cup for the first time since the 1980-81 campaign, when they did so as reigning European champions.
However, Forest have won just one of their past seven Premier League games against Chelsea, beating them 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in September 2023.
The Blues won this fixture 3-2 last season. Only once have they won consecutive away league games against Forest.
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea: Fans' Q&Apublished at 20:01 23 May
20:01 23 May
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Depending on results elsewhere, Nottingham Forest's match with Chelsea could prove to be winner takes all in the race for Champions League qualification.
The Blues know that a win will guarantee them a spot in the top five, while Forest will have to take all three points and hope for a favour from Aston Villa's game at Old Trafford or Newcastle's at St James' Park.
While the two sides go head to head on the pitch, we asked our fan writers for each club to go head to head off it.
Each fan got to ask three questions to each other before the big game...
Forest 'style of play suits against a team like Chelsea'published at 20:01 23 May
20:01 23 May
Saveena Johal Fan writer
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Here is what our Nottingham Forest fan Saveena Johal had to say on questions set by our Chelsea supporter Ross Mooring.
Are you confident you can win on Sunday?
I am. The atmosphere will be cracking for the final home game, and we are going into the game off the back of a pivotal, and long-awaited win at West Ham.
Our style of play suits us against a team like Chelsea, so I'm hoping for ample opportunity for us to sit back and hit them on the break.
With the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina back from injury, the team will be up for it - this is a game that we can really go for and ultimately qualify for Europe, be that Champions League or Europa League.
Who is the player most likely to unlock Chelsea's defence?
Morgan Gibbs-White has been great at breaking down defensive lines. As a talented all-round player, he has the ability to drift through the opposition and heavily influence games.
He has performed well recently, with goals and assists in our past two matches. He has ounces of creativity both in and out of possession, smart tactical play and gets stuck into the deeper areas.
If Gibbs-White is at his peak on Sunday, there is no doubt the team as a whole will play well.
Which area of the Forest team could the Blues exploit, if any?
Ibrahim Sangare sometimes lets players drift past him in midfield, and he is lacking the fitness to get back. As he has not had regular game time, we have not been able to see his potential. He could therefore be a weak-link if he does play on Sunday.
Aside from that, we have conceded in the past three home games due to defensive errors. Matz Sels has been phenomenal, however, and with him I'm optimistic that he will help to boost the confidence in our back-line for the final game.
Caicedo will 'lead the charge' against Forestpublished at 20:00 23 May
20:00 23 May
Ross Mooring Fan writer
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Here is what our Chelsea fan Ross Mooring had to say on questions put by our Nottingham Forest supporter Saveena Johal.
Given the recent trajectory of Chelsea, how confident are you that you can secure a Champions League spot on Sunday?
Even with the uptick in results over the past couple of months, performances have not reached the heights of the form in 2024 and, without a recognised striker available on Sunday, it is going to be even harder for the Blues.
It feels as if Forest possess more self-confidence as a unit, while Chelsea are probably going to need a bit of magic from Cole Palmer or a wildcard like Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, or even Tyrique George.
Colour me more hopeful than confident, but anything can happen in what is sure to resemble a cup final at the City Ground.
Which Blues player has impressed you the most this season?
Moises Caicedo - a devastating mixture of N'Golo Kante and Michael Essien - has had a dominant season from start to finish and deservedly won both the fans' and players' player of the season awards.
Cole Palmer's dip in form has been somewhat overstated as, even in his own dry spell, he has continued to churn out chances, of which team-mates have not taken advantage.
The trio in the first answer have all enjoyed strong ends to the campaign too, but if the Blues are going to keep Forest out and attack at pace, Caicedo will be the one leading the charge.
How would you rate your season, as 10 games in you were considered title contenders?
At the moment, six out of 10 seems right. A win on Sunday and in the Conference League final would probably push it to a seven, while the less said about two potential defeats the better.
Sustaining a title challenge was probably not a realistic target, but the messaging at the time from Enzo Maresca did the team no favours.
There have been a lot of missed opportunities throughout the campaign, including two dismal domestic cup defeats away from home. Many players have also struggled to perform in Maresca's system, resulting in just as many bad performances as bad results.
Nuno on Awoniyi, his future and players being 'on fire' for Chelseapublished at 15:34 23 May
15:34 23 May
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea (kick-off 16:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Nuno confirmed that Murillo is still being assessed after injuring his ankle at West Ham and has not been able to train. The Forest boss did not share nay other team news.
On the latest with Taiwo Awoniyi after his serious injury and surgery: "He is much better. Already been able to walk. Doctor informed us [Awoniyi] is starting his normal life in terms of eating his food, so he is doing much better."
On whether the forward would be at the ground on Sunday: "In the game, he is not going to be with us - it was a big issue. It is in our mind and we want him to be healthy again. So it is going to be a game for Taiwo, for the fans, for the city, for everybody."
Despite the pressure on the game, Nuno insisted this has been a "normal week" for the team: "Nothing changes. One thing we are enjoying is preparing for a big match, so why not enjoy it? Everyone is enjoying it here."
On his message to the players before the game: "In a game like this, with motivation you just don't have to worry about that. It is already there. Players are on fire to play the game so the message is to stick to the task. Recognise it is a tough team to play against and enjoy and play the game like we always do."
After Morgan Gibbs-White's call-up to the England squad, Nuno said he was "proud" of the midfielder and fielded questions on the midfielder's future: "No, I'm only concerned about his performance on Sunday. This is what we think. In his mind, the only thought is to compete and help the team on Sunday."
On reports linking Nuno with the Roma job: "Do you really think I'm going to waste time on that? So much to think and get ready - my main focus is preparing the team, getting best solutions and details for players. Nothing else."
On how much home support will help against Chelsea: "The City Ground will help us. They have been doing so since the start of the season and last season, helping us a lot. Hopefully, it stays an enjoyable day for everyone. Chelsea are a good team, with good players and talented squad. It is a decisive game for everyone."
Tuchel names England squad for World Cup qualifier and friendlypublished at 10:19 23 May
10:19 23 May
England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra (7 June) and friendly against Senegal (10 June).
Manchester City's Phil Foden, Newcastle's Tino Livramento and West Ham's Jarrod Bowen all miss out, but Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Chelsea duo Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah have been selected.
'The chances are low - but Forest only need it to happen once'published at 09:15 23 May
09:15 23 May
Sunday's visit of Chelsea "has the potential to be a defining moment" in Nottingham Forest's history, says Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray.
"Whatever happens, whatever the outcome is, you have to applaud what Forest have done this season because it has come out of nowhere," he told BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up and Show More Football podcast.
"They are the first Premier League team to double their points tally from one season to the next.
"They have taken so many strides in one short season. The opportunity if things go right on Sunday afternoon is to open up unthought-of potential in the space of 90 minutes.
"It has the potential to be a defining moment in the club's history."
As illustrated in the graphic above, Forest know they need to win and rely on Newcastle or Aston Villa to drop points in order for them to reach the Champions League.
"It's possible because anything in football is," Fray said. "A rush of blood to the head because of tension or nerves, an early red card in a game, things can change. Everton could start to frustrate Newcastle a little bit - anything could happen.
"The reason all the predictors and the Opta Supercomputer only has Forest on a percentage chance in the low 20s to reach the Champions League is because they have a tough task to beat Chelsea and rely on Everton or a poor Manchester United to take points off those other two sides, who have had great seasons.
"Being realistic, you can see why the chances are so low. If you run the scenarios four or five times maybe, only once do Forest get into the Champions League. But it could be that once. They only need it to happen once."
🎧 One to go: They couldn't - could they?published at 18:56 22 May
18:56 22 May
A new episode of the Shut Up And Show More Football podcast is now available to listen to and download on BBC Sounds.
BBC Radio Nottingham's David Jackson and Colin Fray discuss Forest's chances of qualifying for the Champions League before Sunday's pivotal showdown with Chelsea.
The panel also break down Taiwo Awoniyi's serious injury and hear from captain Ryan Yates and midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
How will top five race finish? Fans' predictionpublished at 18:27 22 May
18:27 22 May
The final day of the 2024-25 Premier League is edging closer, which means we will soon know the answer to who will make up the remaining Champions League spots.
Five teams are in contention for the final three positions and earlier on Thursday, we asked you to put in order where you thought those clubs would finish.
The results showed Chelsea and Nottingham Forest - who face each other at the City Ground - are who you believe will be the sides to miss out.
However it pans out, it is set to be an afternoon of high tension.
Whatever happens, past nine months 'will live long in the memory' published at 16:02 22 May
16:02 22 May
Pat Riddell Fan writer
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The fact that Nottingham Forest are even close to qualifying for the Champions League seems like some kind of wild dream.
Having gained promotion to the Premier League in 2022 - after a long, long absence - we have battled relegation for two seasons and, for many, a solid mid-table finish was really all we could hope for.
Similarly, we have been that close to qualifying for the Champions League for so long that it feels a) incredible that we're still here and b) incredible that we have not actually done it already.
Having won the European Cup two years in succession with Brian Clough in 1979 and 1980, and returned to continental competition with Frank Clark 30 years ago, it would mean everything to once again welcome the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona to the City Ground.
Of course, a lot has changed since those days, and for a club - hopefully - on the up, it is not make or break for us.
The team has outperformed everyone's expectations and to make the top five - in the year that the Premier League gained five places in the Champions League - would be an amazing end to an amazing season. Regardless of what happens, the past nine months will live long in the memory.
European football is already a given, having secured a place in the top seven, and competing with clubs bankrolled by petro-states and billionaires is the kind of underdog status that Forest really thrive upon. We are not dependent on Champions League football for our bank balance and renewing our passports is, in many ways, exciting enough. That said, we are not just in it for the adventure.
For the manager and the players, they have given everything this season and Sunday is a time to celebrate and know that the pressure really is on our opponents.
If we stick to our gameplan and play as we have all season, then the fans are with them no matter what.
'A double level of anxiety' but 'some of the best days in football'published at 13:08 22 May
13:08 22 May
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Each team in the race for the top five will have to keep an eye on other results, but deep down, you just want to be able to focus on your own business.
You want to be able to win your game out on the pitch, but the nature of the matches are really different. You have the head-to-head between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. Then you have the likes of Manchester City playing away, Aston Villa playing away, you have got Newcastle playing at home against Everton, and when you are at home you are always going to be tough to play. So it is going to be a really, really nervous phase for all those teams involved.
How do I see it playing out? I am not sure I could tell you right now which way it is going to go. It just comes down to moments, and that is really cliche but a one-off game is almost like a final. As it stands, to go into the weekend knowing that you have a real chance, the fans of all the teams will be nervous, but you are one win away from being there.
As a player on the pitch, you absolutely get a sense of what is going on elsewhere, especially if you are at home.
You know what is happening, but then how does that affect your game? You could be losing, you could be up against it at one point, but then other teams start losing or drawing and you are back in the qualifying spots. How do you manage the next moments? How do you manage the last 10 to 15 minutes of the game when a result is one way or the other? Teams can score multiple goals in the blink of an eye, and desperation is one of the real causes for that. All of a sudden, when the kitchen sink is being thrown at people, anything is possible.
As a player, it can be really exciting. You want things to be going your way, but it is very hard to only focus on your game when other things matter at the same time. There is a double level of anxiety because you can control one thing but you cannot control the other, so you can't ever be comfortable.
From the outside, it is an exciting situation, but from the inside, you just hope that you are winning your game of football so you can just take all that out of it.
The 'as it stands' type days, they are some of the best days in football.
Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson
How will top five race finish?published at 10:36 22 May
10:36 22 May
The race for the three remaining Champions League qualification spots in the Premier League is going right down to the wire.
With one round of fixtures remaining, just three points separate Manchester City in third and Nottingham Forest in seventh.
With five teams vying for three positions, it leaves some clubs with their fate in their own hands, while others will be relying on favours to secure their place.
Newcastle United and Chelsea know that wins will guarantee them spots in Europe's elite competition in 2025-26.
And, with a two points and a 17-goal cushion, just a point but would all but guarantee City a place.
Nottingham Forest, who have spent much of the season occupying one of those top five spots, will need to beat Chelsea and hope for a slip up from teams above them, while Aston Villa will also be hoping for a bit of help from elsewhere.
It is set to be an anxious Sunday for those watching in the stadium and elsewhere.
But where do you think all five teams will finish?
Pick your Forest player of the seasonpublished at 12:29 21 May
12:29 21 May
Pat Riddell Fan writer
We asked our Nottingham Forest fan contributor for their four candidates for player of the season and you can now select your top one.
Matz Sels
There is no question that Sels is one of the Premier League's players of the season, let alone Forest's. Thirteen clean sheets in the league, multiple game-winning saves and three penalty shootouts have seen the 33-year-old Belgian become an essential part of the success this season.
Chris Wood
Wood became Forest's record goalscorer in the Premier League in December - sneaking ahead of Bryan Roy's 24 - and with 20 goals has had his best-ever season. His clinical finishing, way outperforming his expected goals and all-round game has made the New Zealand international indispensable to Nuno Espirito Santo's team.
Nikola Milenkovic
One of the Premier League's signings of last summer, Milenkovic has shored up a leaky defence - solving the club's set-piece problem in an instant and given Forest a platform this season that few could imagine. His centre-back partnership with Murillo is surely one of the league's best and there must be several clubs wondering why they didn't act sooner.
Morgan Gibbs-White
Forest's talisman earned his first England cap in September, having proved himself as one of the most talented midfielders in the country. The enigmatic number 10's drive, determination and pure, outrageous skill is the heartbeat of this Reds side, with seven goals and eight assists only half the story.
Honourable mention
Elliot Anderson. Slotted into Forest's midfield upon signing from Newcastle United last summer and has rarely been dropped since. The 'Geordie Maradona' has everything and is surely a future England star.
