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  • RESULT: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea

  • RESULT: Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa

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  1. Postpublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

    That's your lot for the day.

    We'll be back for Brentford v Liverpool tomorrow night. Kick-off is at 17:30 GMT.

    See you then!

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    Has Vik in Reading (18:36) heard of Eddie Howe?

    Ed, York

    In response to Vik it just goes to reinforce what a good job Eddie Howe is doing at Newcastle.

    Bryan, Whitley Bay

  3. How the table lookspublished at 19:17 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Here's a reminder of how the table looks after today's results.

    Chelsea are eighth, moving one point ahead of Brighton following the 1-1 draw in Nottingham.

    Forest are third bottom, moving up one place above Wolves but remaining in the relegation zone.

    Tottenham are fifth after their loss to Aston Villa and only two points ahead of Liverpool, who play Brentford tomorrow night.

    Villa moved four points clear of Leicester City in 12th spot with their 2-0 victory.

  4. Postpublished at 19:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling has been involved in 30 Premier League goals in 52 appearances against newly promoted clubs (21 goals, 9 assists).

    Since the 2012-13 season, only Harry Kane (45), Jamie Vardy (37) and Sergio Aguero (37) have been involved in more against promoted teams.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Chelsea fans need to get a grip. They are a 2nd Division club who have punched way above their weight for two decades. Mid table survival a la Palace etc is where your aim should be. Potter is a great fit for your club.

    Ashley, Wrexham

  6. Postpublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Check out Callum Matthews match report on the draw at the City Ground here.

    And if you missed it earlier, Aston Villa beat Tottenham 2-0. Match report from Emma Smith here.

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    Peter: It's sad to admit this as a Chelsea fan but I think we'll miss out on top four this season. The level we are is no where near Champions League level. Terrible signings over the past two years have cost us. Let's do some soul searching and bounce back next season.

  8. 'Below par performance'published at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Graham Potter speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It was overall below par for us. You have to credit Forest, they did what they did well. We didn't do well enough when we had control. Not easy to create against Forest because they can defend deep and attack spaces well. We can improve that. We suffered in the second half so in the end it's a performance we're not happy with, we have to accept the point but we are disappointed.

    "It's always disappointing to concede how we did, watching the game we weren't in control at that point anyway. As much as I'm disappointed with the goal that's not the reason we dropped points, our overall performance wasn't good. We have to be honest and try to improve.

    "The substitutes came on and helped us. [Mateo] Kovacic gave us more control in midfield and Hakim [Ziyech] had some good contributions. Performances from subs was positive, [Conor] Gallagher was unlucky with the chance so there were some things but we're disappointed."

    On top four hopes: "It's always tough because you have a lot of big teams with lots of top players and coaches. We need to focus on the next match but clearly we have a long way to go."

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    Diabolical watch for us Chelsea fans. No grit, completely bullied and offered very little going forward. Same softness for a good few years now, regardless of manager in charge. Forget top four with performances like that. Spineless.

    Will, Oxford

  10. 'We're concerned we didn't deserve the win'published at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Chelsea

    Chelsea boss Graham Potter speaking to Sky Sports: "Hard earned point, against a team that are set up well they put us under pressure second half. Our performance level wasn't good enough to take the three points. We didn't move the ball fast enough, not enough movement. But it would've been unfair to take the three points.

    "When the game became a bit more out of control we suffered with the duels and struggled to deal with that aspect. It's a tough game, Forest played a good game but we're disappointed with our performance over the 90 minutes and concerned we didn't deserve the win."

    On Forest: "They did well. It suited better them better than us and we have to improve that. They attack spaces so well, all of a sudden a mistake and they have some real pace with the false nine dropping in it can cause you problems. It's never comfortable but we can do better."

    On transfer window: "Until someone has told me they have been signed it would be unfair of me to comment. I've been focussed on the team today."

    On top four hopes: "For us it's about the next game and trying to improve, we have a long way to go so it would be a mistake to think about what could happen in five months time. We need to be more consistent. It would help to get players back, the key ones and then you can build consistency in key places."

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    Bruce: Remember Tuchel got hammered by West Brom and Brentford at home. He also won the Champions League. Reality is we need to be patient with Potter.

    Alf: The Potter pile on is harsh and completely uncalled for. This is the detritus of the Tuchel era and a team that Potter has barely spent five minutes with.

    Alphonse: Time it seems is not a lengthy friend in football. Look at what Potter achieved with Brighton, he's a manager that thinks tactically, a rare find in the game these days.

  12. 'We're in control of our destiny'published at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Nottingham Forest

    Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Don't take fans for granted, earn their support week in week out. If we can do that, we can make this a tough place - that's all in our control.

    "On the away form, we won't shy away from things we need to improve on or make excuses. Our performances have not been at the level required to earn points away from home. No elephants in the room we tackle things head on and away form is something we need to look at. Everything we do at the moment is about us, how we grow the team, the spirit and identity. I know we didn't win today but it was a good reference point that we can play against the big teams in the league. We're in control of our destiny and we have to keep building.

    "I see things happening both ways, we have to ignore people saying 'oh here's Forest again' and look at the squad. We can and want to improve and the squad, we carry on with our work, really enjoying working with these players and the spirit is excellent. They are committed to what we want to do."

  13. Best of the statspublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    After winning their first three Premier League games under Graham Potter, Chelsea have only won one of their last seven.

    Nottingham Forest avoided defeat in a Premier League game after conceding first for the first time this season.

    Serge Aurier's goal for Nottingham Forest was assisted by Willy Boly - it was the first time two players from Ivory Coast have combined for a Premier League goal since August 2015.

    Since his Premier League debut in October 2020, no player has more yellow cards in the Premier League than Conor Gallagher (23).

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    Alan: Potter thinks he was recruited to do the same job he did at Brighton which is proving easy. He is succeeding in changing a trophy winning team into an average mid-table team. He doesn't know how to get the best out of top players.

    Yogi: People calling for Potter to go are they forgetting that people said the same thing about Arteta. Takes time to develop a culture and a style of play. Especially those teams that are already close to challenging for titles. Kante is a huge miss. Striker also needed.

  15. 'A point is the least we deserve'published at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Nottingham Forest

    Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper speaking to Sky Sports: "Tactically we were really good in the game just not aggressive enough with press in first half. We waited a bit too long before we went after the ball, you can't do that against Chelsea. But you've got to go after it at the right time.

    "We were unlucky with the [Chelsea] goal, it hits the bar and could go anywhere and drops onto Raheem's [Sterling] right foot. We were more aggressive second half with press and duels. We were the better team for me over the course of the game. Even first half we still created the better chances of the half. On the basis of that a point is the least we deserve. We should take a bit spirit from the performance and a bit of internal credit for the work the players are doing.

    "You want to try and win every game especially here, you have to respect the opponent and they have world class players all over. But we had good impact, good chances and the real saves in the game were in the Chelsea goal not in ours and the goal they did score was slightly unfortunate. The goal was never coming. The change was believing in the press and we showed more quality and sustainability up the pitch.

    "We should be pleased we were the better team and we should've won but we didn't. We will take the learnings from it.

    "It's step by step, we'll never look too far ahead. We have Southampton now who have had an extra rest day more than us and we have to travel there. All focus on recovery now, a few things went against us today as well that seems to be the norm but that got the atmosphere going in the stadium."

    Business in the January transfer window? "Hope so - I'll work day by day with the players coming through the training ground and trusting the club to get to work. If there's some things, you say it through gritted teeth because of the summer, Forest signing players again but we've picked up some injuries to key players and that was that. If we can add the right players in the right positions we want to do that."

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    Joe: We don’t deserve to be anywhere near top four. There’s literally only one player who started that impressed in that game - 38 year old Thiago Silva. Without Kante & James we’re a very average mid-table side.

    Alex: Everybody knew it (well except for Todd Boehly) that sacking Tuchel was a premature panic reaction and huge mistake. But it’s even more evident now.

  17. Cooper 'hopes' to be active in windowpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Nottingham Forest

    Steve Cooper tells Sky Sports he "hopes" the club will be active in the transfer window despite a very busy summer.

    "If there's things to help the club then we will do that. The summer was the summer. We have to look at where we're at now. We've picked up some long-term injuries to some key players so if we can add players in the right positions then we will want to do that."

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    Mark: Chelsea embarrassingly soft. Looks like the New Year's resolution isn’t battle or entertain.

    Anon: Just awful... again lack of energy or ideas..we are going backwards and it's actually rather embarrassing... Sorry Mr Potter but you will have to go.

    Ashley: Please come back Tuchel.

  19. 'Potter has got to find a solution'published at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 1 January 2023

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    Charlie Adam
    Ex-Rangers midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Chelsea are in a different situation, a difficult situation. Graham Potter has got to find a solution. They've got a lot of good players and they've got to try and get wins and get them quickly.

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    Just shows the complete lack of depth and talent with British managers especially managing the top clubs in the Premier League... Moyes, Rodgers, Lampard, Gerrard, Potter... the list goes on... Only European bosses are able to manage high egos of players at these top clubs and enable them to give their best not to mention have the tactical acumen to win consistently.

    Vik, Reading