17:24
Today’s hosts were able to get eleven of the 13 points in front of their home crowd. However, they also have the second weakest offensive in the league with eleven goals.
17:06
Certainly the Londoners are favoured. Meanwhile, a look at previous clashes does not provide any further information: the teams last met in 1999. Back then, Chelsea won 3-1 away.
17:04
With 15 games, the Blues have played the fewest games in the league, which puts their current ninth place in the table into perspective. A win would at least bring you close to the international ranks again. Nottingham, second from bottom, could jump to 16th with a win.
4:50 p.m
Dean Henderson is back between the posts for today’s hosts after recovering from injury. On the attacking line, Gibbs-White starts for Lingard, who is unable to feature in the squad with a hamstring injury.
16:46
Compared to Tuesday’s success, Graham Potter changes the starting line-up in one position: Azpilicueta starts at the back right for James, who is out with a knee injury.
16:43
However, Nottingham and Chelsea were due a day after Boxing Day this year. The Blues beat Bournemouth 2-0 in front of their home crowd. Nottingham Forrest lost 3-0 to the Red Devils in Manchester.
16:41
After the Winter World Cup, the Premier League is almost back to everyday life. After the season resumed on Boxing Day shortly after Christmas, today is the first day of the new calendar year.
16:31
Hello and welcome to the live ticker of the Premier League game between Nottingham Forrest and Chelsea London. On New Year’s Day, the game in England will kick off at 5:30 p.m.