EPL: Chelsea Thrash Nottingham Forest 3-0 at City Ground
Chelsea dominated the match, with goals from Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto, and Reece James securing a convincing victory. The win propels Chelsea to fourth place in the Premier League table.
Enzo Maresca's halftime substitutions proved pivotal, injecting fresh energy into Chelsea's attack...
Ange Postecoglou's woes continued as Nottingham Forest suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea, extending his winless start to eight matches. Chelsea now boast four wins in their last five visits to Forest.
Chelsea dominated Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, securing a convincing 3-0 win that sealed Ange Postecoglou's fate. This loss extended Forest's winless streak under Postecoglou to eight matches.
The pressure mounted on Postecoglou after the defeat, and the club wasted no time in announcing his dismissal. Postecoglou's tenure lasted just 39 days, making it the second-shortest managerial reign in Premier League history.
Chelsea's early dominance was evident, but an unforced error handed their opponents a golden chance. Elliot Anderson was presented with a scoring opportunity but hesitated, opting to cut inside only to be crowded out by the Chelsea defense.
The Garibaldis' defensive woes continued as they misjudged the bounce of the ball, gifting Forest a chance. Douglas Luiz capitalized on the mistake, heading the ball across goal for Morgan Gibbs-White, who spectacularly volleyed over from close range.
Chelsea struggled to make an impact in attack without key players like Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez. A lackluster Reece James free-kick from 30 yards epitomized their uninspired first-half display.
Despite their dull attacking showing, Chelsea managed to create a significant opportunity, arguably the biggest chance of the half.
In a moment of brilliance, Joao Pedro dropped deep and delivered a beautifully weighted pass over the top for Andrey Santos. The Brazilian's left-footed strike, however, narrowly missed the target.
Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, still reeling from his red card against Liverpool, made a bold move at halftime, bringing in three fresh players to shake things up.
Enzo Maresca's halftime substitutions proved pivotal, injecting fresh energy into Chelsea's attack. Although none of the new players directly scored, their impact was felt as Pedro Neto's energetic display set up the opening goal. He delivered a pinpoint cross from the left flank, finding Josh Acheampong, who powered home a clinical header from six yards out.
Just three minutes later, Chelsea doubled their lead, with Pedro Neto striking again – this time with a thunderous free-kick from the edge of the box. The ball flew into the net, leaving the Forest goalkeeper with no chance.
Three goals in the second half send @ChelseaFC into the top four! 👏 pic.twitter.com/xiMQe8QRB3
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 18, 2025
Igor Jesus's unfortunate deflection of Callum Hudson-Odoi's cross, which hit both the bar and the post, encapsulated Forest's struggles. Chelsea sealed their win with Reece James's late strike from a half-cleared corner, capping off a disappointing day for Forest.
The victory marked Chelsea's fourth win in 15 top-flight away games, but a late red card for Malo Gusto slightly marred the win. Meanwhile, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis departed his seat early, foreshadowing a potentially ominous development for Ange Postecoglou's future.
As it turned out, Postecoglou's tenure at Forest came to an abrupt end just minutes after the final whistle, with the club announcing his dismissal due to a series of disappointing results and performances.
A dream come true for Josh Acheampong, scoring his first senior goal for @ChelseaFC 💙
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 18, 2025
He’s been at the club since the age of eight, and it’s his first goal since the U18PL Final in 2023/24! pic.twitter.com/Z4Gcc6Qlvs
Chelsea's Victory
Chelsea's win marked their fourth victory in five visits to Forest, showcasing their dominance over the East Midlands club. Forest, on the other hand, will begin searching for their third manager of the season.
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