Nottm Forest vs Chelsea

Cesar Azpilicueta returns to the side in place of Reece James for a record-breaking appearance.

The midfield trio also keep their places, with [Denis Zakaria](/en/teams/profile/denis-zakaria) continuing beside [Jorginho](/en/teams/profile/jorginho) and [Mason Mount](/en/teams/profile/mason-mount). [Mateo Kovacic](/en/teams/profile/mateo-kovacic) and [Hakim Ziyech](/en/teams/profile/hakim-ziyech) are both named among the substitutes for the first time since helping their countries reach the World Cup semi-finals, having been rested against Bournemouth. It will be the Spaniard’s 495th game for Chelsea, putting him clear of Petr Cech’s total as our highest overseas appearance maker of all time.

Chelsea will hope to revive their Premier League campaign with a win against 19th-placed Nottingham Forest.

To think of it, Nottingham Forest have managed to collect 7 points in their last 5 games. The Blues have collected just 4 points in the last 5 games. Their form in the last five games is reflective of how badly they have struggled to keep up with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, and Newcastle.

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Streaming: Sky Go (UK); Peacock (USA); Hotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA) It’s Azpi’s 495th appearance, passing Petr Čech for sixth on the all-time list. Chelsea mark New Year’s Day with our first trip to the City Ground in the 21st century, with a fixture not seen in over 23 years.

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea: Serge Aurier's second-half goal cancelled out Raheem Sterling's opener.

Nottingham Forest come from behind to secure a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash against Chelsea at the City Ground. Forest are next in action against Southampton on the road on Wednesday. Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Highlights: Premier League Highlights: NFO 1-1 CHE Forest and Chelsea both move up a spot as they play out a cagey 1-1 draw.

After Chelsea failed to clear a corner, Forest finally scored when Aurier volleyed a shot past Kepa. After a lively Hakim Ziyech cross, Aubameyang headed wide as Chelsea attempted to score a second goal, but Potter’s team was unsuccessful. But Sterling capitalised on a strange Willy Boly clearance attempt that deflected off the crossbar to give Chelsea the lead. Follow Premier League Points Table and Live Updates on InsideSport.IN The closest Graham Potter’s team came to scoring was a late header from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the visitors were unable to find a way through. Graham Potter makes one compelled substitution at right-back, switching Reece James for Cesar Azpilicueta. After the half, the home team came out strong and Johnson forced Kepa to make another stop in the 50th minute before Gibbs-White unleashed a spectacular shot that thundered off the bar and to safety. [January 1, 2023] [https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js](https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js) Morgan Gibbs-White put Brennan Johnson through on goal for Forest in the 10th minute, but Kepa Arrizabalaga made a great save on both the first attempt and the follow-up. Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Highlights: Premier League Highlights: NFO 1-1 CHE Forest and Chelsea both move up a spot as they play out a cagey 1-1 draw. Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead early on, but they struggled to handle Forest’s increased ferocity in the second half, and Serge Aurier’s equaliser was well-earned. — Premier League (@premierleague)

Graham Potter's side returned to action following the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Brentford on Tuesday, with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount on target.

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea Nottingham Forest were dealt a blow when Jesse Lingard came off against Manchester United with a hamstring injury, joining Morgan Gibbs-White on the sidelines. Reece James has been ruled out for up to four weeks after the defender suffered an injury setback against Bournemouth on Tuesday.