The Blues are set to log off for the October worldwide break with a Stamford Bridge conflict in opposition to Nuno Espirito Santo’s aspect, trying to notch a sixth successive victory throughout all competitions.
The Blues have gained 4 and misplaced just one – to champions Manchester Metropolis on opening weekend – of their first six league video games below Maresca, to go together with their progress in each the Carabao Cup and Convention League.
The previous Leicester boss has admitted that his group are effectively forward of schedule by way of their progress and so they can strengthen their grip on fourth place with one other win in west London this afternoon, which might take them again to only one level behind title rivals Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis and two adrift of early pacesetters Liverpool.
Main strides: In-form Chelsea can be favourites to say one other win in opposition to Nottingham Forest
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Why isn’t Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest on TV in UK in the present day?
Followers within the UK hoping to look at reside protection of Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest this afternoon can be left upset, with the sport not being televised on these shores.
That’s as a result of it was initially purported to happen at 3pm BST on Saturday afternoon, solely to be moved to a 2pm Sunday slot as the results of Chelsea’s involvement within the Convention League correct on Thursday nights, confirmed after their play-off win over Swiss aspect Servette.
That preliminary kick-off time would have seen it fall through the Saturday 3pm TV blackout nonetheless imposed throughout English soccer, and below present guidelines meaning it nonetheless can’t be proven reside regardless of the transfer.
Nevertheless, you’ll nonetheless be capable of observe the sport reside with Normal Sport’s devoted match weblog, that includes evaluation from Dom Smith at Stamford Bridge.
Highlights may even be accessible on Match of the Day 2, which is being screened at 10:30pm BST on Sunday evening on BBC One.