Chelsea produced a decisive second-half performance to claim a 3-0 Premier League victory at the City Ground, their third straight win against Nottingham Forest. The visitors scored twice in quick succession after the interval and added a late third from a corner as Forest\u2019s missed opportunities proved costly.<\/p>\n
The result moved Chelsea within striking distance of the Premier League summit. The only significant blemish was Malo Gusto\u2019s dismissal in the 87th minute, his red card the fifth for Chelsea in their last six matches. Shortly after the final whistle Nottingham Forest confirmed a managerial change.<\/p>\n
\u201cNottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect. The Club will make no further comment at this time,\u201d Forest announced on social media.<\/p>\n
Player ratings (out of 10)<\/p>\n
GK: Robert S\u00e1nchez \u2014 8.2: Called into action to repel quickfire efforts from a corner and preserve a two-goal lead.<\/p>\n
RB: Reece James \u2014 8.7: Commanding on his 200th Chelsea appearance, contributed goal, assist and a clean sheet.<\/p>\n
CB: Josh Acheampong \u2014 8.3: Excellent at the City Ground, nullified Taiwo Awoniyi and opened his Chelsea account with a header.<\/p>\n
CB: Trevoh Chalobah \u2014 7.5: Improved after a sloppy start and helped limit Forest\u2019s forwards.<\/p>\n
LB: Marc Cucurella \u2014 7.7: Defensively reliable, allowed James to carry much of the attacking threat.<\/p>\n
DM: Malo Gusto \u2014 5.4: Late red card will see him miss the next match.<\/p>\n
DM: Rom\u00e9o Lavia \u2014 6.7: First start since the Club World Cup, combative but error-prone early on.<\/p>\n
RW: Pedro Neto \u2014 8.7: Transformed the game after half-time, provided an assist and scored.<\/p>\n
AM: Andrey Santos \u2014 6.6: Played advanced midfield, created chances but was hooked at half-time.<\/p>\n
LW: Alejandro Garnacho \u2014 7.0: Lively but withdrawn at the break.<\/p>\n
ST: Jo\u00e3o Pedro \u2014 7.2: Grew into the game from the No.10 role but did not score.<\/p>\n
Substitutes: Mois\u00e9s Caicedo 6.6, Jamie Gittens 6.4, Marc Guiu 6.0, Est\u00eav\u00e3o 6.6, Tosin Adarabioyo N\/A. Unused: Filip J\u00f6rgensen, Jorrel Hato, Facundo Buonanotte, Tyrique George.<\/p>\n
Chelsea were hamstrung by injuries before the trip and Maresca watched from the stands due to suspension. The Blues struggled early, surrendered possession in dangerous areas, but regained control after the break to secure a convincing win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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