Chelsea Fight Back for Crucial Win, Forest’s Survival Hopes Dwindle
Chelsea kept their European hopes alive with a dramatic comeback victory against Nottingham Forest. The Blues, now level on points with Newcastle in seventh place, have two games remaining to secure a Europa League spot.
The match started brightly for Chelsea with Mykhaylo Mudryk putting them ahead. However, Forest responded quickly through Willy Boly’s equalizer.
The tension escalated when former Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi, who joined Forest permanently last summer, curled in a beautiful shot to put them 2-1 up in the 74th minute.
But Chelsea refused to be outdone. Their spirit, a key factor in their European push, shone through as Raheem Sterling equalized before Nicolas Jackson snatched the winner with his 17th goal of the season. This crucial victory keeps Chelsea’s European dreams alive, with a trip to Brighton next on their schedule.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s Premier League survival remains fragile. Despite the defeat, they maintain a three-point lead over Luton with just one game left. However, Luton’s superior goal difference means Forest needs a win and a significant goal swing to avoid relegation.