Chelsea continued their winning ways with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground! After a dominant display against West Ham, manager Mauricio Pochettino kept faith with the same starting lineup.
The Blues got off to a flying start with Mykhailo Mudryk netting his fifth goal of the season in just eight minutes
A delightful through ball from Cole Palmer found Mudryk in space, and he coolly slotted it past the keeper.
Some sloppy marking from Chelsea’s defense allowed Willy Boly a free header in the box to equalize for the home side.
The first half belonged to Forest, who deservedly went into the break level.
The second half saw more drama! Thiago Silva nearly put Chelsea back in front with a flicked header that rattled the post.
But it was Forest who struck next! Callum Hudson-Odoi, against his former club, smashed the ball into the net to put Forest ahead.
Just when it looked like the Reds would snatch all three points, Chelsea substitute Raheem Sterling emerged as the hero! Sterling weaved his magic on the left side before curling a wonder strike into the far corner to level the score.
The Blues weren’t done yet! Reece James whipped in a pinpoint cross that found Nicolas Jackson at the back post, who nodded home the winner for Chelsea!
A dramatic comeback victory secures a crucial three points for the Blues in their push for a top-six finish!
