Chelsea will face Nottingham Forest today in a Premier League clash as they aim to maintain their strong start to the season under Enzo Maresca. The Blues, currently fourth in the table, are coming off a dominant win over Brighton inspired by Cole Palmer’s four-goal performance. A victory today at Stamford Bridge would keep them in close contention with the teams above them – Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal.
However, Nottingham Forest, led by Nuno Espirito Santo, have also had a solid start to the season despite a recent stumble against Fulham. With only five goals conceded so far, Forest boasts the second-best defensive record in the league and have already secured a notable win against Liverpool. A win today would propel them into the top six in the table.
Enzo Maresca is expected to field his first-choice starting XI for Chelsea, with players like Wesley Fofana and Cole Palmer set to return. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest will be missing Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare due to long-term injuries, while Willy Boly could potentially make a return to the starting lineup after recovering from a calf problem.
The clash between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest promises to be an intriguing battle, with the Blues aiming to continue their winning streak and Forest looking to upset their strong start to the season. Follow all the live action from this Premier League encounter as the two teams go head to head at Stamford Bridge.