Get ready for an exciting Premier League showdown as Chelsea takes on Nottingham Forest! This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, but will it live up to the expectations set by the Blues' previous encounter with a red-clad team?
Nottingham Forest, once a formidable force, has been struggling to find its footing this season. With a win record that dates back to two months ago against Brentford, followed by a series of draws and losses, today's match could potentially extend their losing streak.
But here's where it gets controversial... Despite Forest's recent struggles, their starting lineup boasts some talented players, including Sels, Morato, and Awoniyi. Will they be able to turn things around and surprise the Blues?
Let's take a look at the teams:
Nottingham Forest Starting XI:
- Sels
- Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo, Zinchenko
- Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Sangaré, Willians, Gibbs-White
- Awoniyi
Substitutes: John, Jair, Savona, Hudson-Odoi, Ndoye, Domínguez, Yates, Wood, Igor Jesus
Chelsea Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Sanchez
- Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella
- James (c), Lavia
- Neto, Andrey Santos, Garnacho
- João Pedro
Substitutes: Jorgensen, Tosin, Hato, Caicedo, Buonanotte, Estêvão, Gittens, George, Guiu
The match will be held at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, with Chris Kavanagh as the referee and Peter Bankes on VAR duty.
Date and Time: Saturday, October 18, 12:30 BST; 7:30 am EDT; 5:00 pm IST
Venue: City Ground, Nottingham, England
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
VAR: Peter Bankes
Catch all the action live on TNT Sports 1 (UK), USA, Universo (USA), Star Sports Select HD1 (India), SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA), and various other channels. For streaming options, tune in to discovery+ (UK), NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA), Disney+ Hotstar (India), and DStv Now (NGA).
And this is the part most people miss... While the live blog and highlights will keep you updated, the real excitement lies in the unpredictable nature of football. Will Chelsea maintain their dominance, or will Nottingham Forest pull off an upset?
Join us for the LIVE BLOG and find out!
Remember, it's all about sportsmanship and having a good time. So, be kind to each other and enjoy the beautiful game!
