Frank Christian
Chelsea aims to maintain their strong start to the season with a home game against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this Sunday.
Following a 4-2 victory over Gent in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, Chelsea has secured five consecutive wins across all tournaments, bouncing back impressively after a loss on the first weekend against the reigning champions, Manchester City.
In their last match, Chelsea overwhelmed Brighton & Hove Albion, with Cole Palmer netting all four goals. Consistently, Chelsea has scored at least three goals in each of their last four matches, promising an exciting show under the guidance of Enzo Maresca.
Nottingham Forest may provide stronger opposition, having started well under their new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. However, they faced a setback last week, losing 1-0 at home against Fulham.
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Lineups, Predicted XI, and Team News for Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest
Players like Renato Veiga, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall made notable contributions in Chelsea’s win over Gent. Yet, Maresca is expected to return to a more regular lineup for this match ahead of the October international break.
Currently, Reece James (hamstring) is the only player sidelined for Chelsea.
Chelsea’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1, left to right): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
Injured: James
Suspended: None
On the Forest side, Morgan Gibbs-White returns from suspension. The 24-year-old made his debut for the England squad last month, adding intrigue to his matchup against Palmer as both vie for a position in the national team with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden also competing for places.
Forest’s only injury concerns are long-term absentees Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare.
Nottingham Forest’s predicted XI (4-2-3-1, left to right): Sels (GK) — Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno — Ward-Prowse, Yates — Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Anderson — Wood
Injured: Danilo, Sangare
Suspended: None
Kick-off Details for Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest
The match takes place at Stamford Bridge in London, UK, on Sunday, October 6, starting at 2:00 p.m. BST.
Here’s how the kick-off time converts in various major regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sun, Oct. 6 | 9:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sun, Oct. 6 | 9:00 a.m. ET |
| Australia | Sun, Oct. 6 | 11:00 p.m. AEST |
| UK | Sun, Oct. 6 | 2:00 p.m. BST |
| India | Sun, Oct. 6 | 6:30 p.m. IST |
