Nottingham Forest v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League scores and updates as Mudryk puts Blues ahead

Nottingham Forest be host to Chelsea tonight in a Premier League confrontation that will have consequences both at the top and bottom of the table.

Nuno Espírito SantoThe Forest team failed in their appeal to overturn a four-point deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability rules and as a result found themselves 17th in the league, just three points above the relegation zone. A 3-1 victory over Sheffield United in the previous match they maintained their current position of avoiding relegation, but they need to win at least one of their last two matches to guarantee a place in the first division next season.

In turn, Chelsea are chasing Newcastle United in the hope of securing Europa League football next year. This is a battle for sixth place, with Manchester United also involved, and a three-game unbeaten run has boosted Mauricio Pochettinois in dispute. If they win today, they will have a great chance of securing their place in Europe before the final round.

Catch all the action from The City Ground below and get the Latest Nottingham Forest v Chelsea predictions and odds here:

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE

• Nottingham Forest welcomes Chelsea to the Premier League

• Forest are three points above the relegation zone and would guarantee their Premier League status with a draw or win

• Chelsea aims to finish in the top six to secure a place in the Europa League

• 7′ – GOAL! Mudryk comes home after excellent pass from Palmer (NFO 0-1 CHE)

• Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Montiel, Boly, Murillo, Niakhate, Aina; Gibbs-White, Yates, Danilo, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.

• Chelsea XI: Petrovic, Chalobah, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Palmer, Madueke, Mudryk; Jackson.

Nottingham Forest FC 0 – 1 Chelsea FC

GOAL! Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea

17:40 , Chris Wilson

8 minutes: FINAL! Something out of nowhere from Chelsea!

Silva passes to Palmer, who makes a beautiful pass to Mudryk on the left side. The Ukrainian takes a touch to cross Boly, before deflecting it into the far corner.

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

17:37 , Chris Wilson

6 minutes: A long throw from Aina, and Yates connects with a header, but the circular effort goes harmlessly wide.

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

17:37 , Chris Wilson

5 minutes: Chelsea clear the corner easily, but Forest recover with Yates. Aina’s ball is blocked, just before Hudson-Odoi’s ball is released.

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

17:36 , Chris Wilson

3 mins: Chelsea are enjoying some possession here. Cucurella is providing that extra intermediary made popular by Guardiola and Arteta.

Montiel breaks free on the right and crosses to Wood, but it is deflected for a corner.

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

17:33 , Chris Wilson

1 min: The City Ground is rocking in the opening moments as relief and celebration finally emerges from the Forest fans.

The home team have a chance almost immediately, with Chris Wood sending a long ball over the top. He tries to throw Petrovic, but the goalkeeper manages to catch him.

Should have scored.

START! Nottingham Forest 0-0 Chelsea

17:31 , Chris Wilson

START! The visiting side begins a sunny afternoon on the banks of the Trent.

Can Chelsea take a step closer to European qualification? A reminder that Forest will still want to mathematically confirm their safety with at least a draw.

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE

17:27 , Chris Wilson

Both teams are now in the tunnel, with some smiles from the Forest players as they know they have almost confirmed safety.

The fans know it too, and the City Ground has a good voice as the players take to the pitch.

How are the teams?

17:25 , Chris Wilson

It’s not long before kickoff, so a reminder of the possible permutations for both sides.

Nottingham Forest are close to the relegation zone with 29 points, having played one game less than Luton, in 18th place. A draw would mathematically guarantee safety before the final day at previously relegated Burnley. Even if they fail to win, it would be nothing short of a miracle for Forest to go down on the final day – i.e. a 13-goal advantage on goal difference in favor of Luton.

Chelsea have a lot less to worry about, but they are still looking for a place in Europe and, potentially, the Europa League.

Pochettino’s team is in seventh place, one place below Newcastle and one above Manchester United. They are three points behind the Magpies and ahead of United due to a much superior goal difference.

A win would be a vital step towards European qualification ahead of the final two games, against Brighton and Bournemouth respectively.

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Is Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on TV?

17:15 , Chris Wilson

There are only 15 minutes until kickoff, so here’s a reminder of how you can watch tonight’s game.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm BST at The City Ground, and viewers in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.

If you are not a Sky customer, you can purchase one NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without subscription.

Read all the information you need below.

Is Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on TV? Time, channel and how to watch

Premier League results – Burnley relegated!

17:13 , Chris Wilson

Great news for Forest fans as kick-off approaches. The club have all but secured Premier League status for next season after defeats to Burnley and Luton by Tottenham and West Ham respectively.

Burnley were officially relegated after late goals from Spurs, while Luton – although not officially relegated – are on the brink and will go down today if Forest get even a point.

Luton are three points behind Forest, having played one more game, and have a goal difference of -31 compared to Forest’s -18.

Mauricio Pochettino reveals position on Chelsea’s future: ‘You need to ask us’

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Mauricio Pochettino hinted that his Chelsea The future not only depends on the club’s owners, but also on how they feel about the project’s progress.

The Argentine has had a mixed season with the Blues, with speculation surrounding his future at Stamford Bridge, although chairman Todd Boehly has expressed his satisfaction with recent form.

But with Chelsea now in contention to qualify for the Europa League, Pochettino insisted he must also be “happy” for the project to continue beyond this season.

“Look, it’s not important. The most important thing is to continue, working on whether we are all happy, not just the owners happy with us, or us, with the entire organization that the club is building here because of them, we are all under evaluation”, said Pochettino.

“If we are happy, perfect. But it’s not just if the owners or athletic directors are happy. If we are happy, you need to ask us too, because maybe we are not happy and we have accepted the situation and need to separate. It won’t be the first time that the coaching staff has decided not to continue at the end of the season.”

Mauricio Pochettino reveals position on Chelsea’s future

16:55 , Chris Wilson

Some important news related to Chelsea, as it is already known where Thiago Silva will go after his last appearance for the team.

The Brazilian is expected to return to his former club Fluminense on a two-year contract when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season.

The 39-year-old will return to the team he spent three seasons with between 2006-08, making 143 appearances, and has been given permission to join his new team before the end of his term. Stamford Bridge agreement, which ends on July 1.

Thiago Silva expected to return to Fluminense when Chelsea contract expires

Team News

16:43 , Chris Wilson

Mauricio Pochettino named an unchanged team since beating West Ham 5-0 last week.

Enzo Fernandez and Alfie Gilchrist remain sidelined, while Reece James returns to the bench after a long injury absence.

Team News

16:38 , Chris Wilson

Nuno Espírito Santo made one change to the team that beat Sheffield United 3-1 last week.

Anthony Elanga drops to the bench, with Moussa Niakhate coming into a five-man defence.

Team News

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST XI: Sels, Montiel, Boly, Murillo, Niakhate, Aina; Gibbs-White, Yates, Danilo, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.

SUBS: Turner, Sangare, Kouyate, Awoniyi, Toffolo, Dominguez, Elanga, Origi, Omobamidele.

CHELSEA XI: Petrovic, Chalobah, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer; Madueke, Jackson, Mudryk.

SUBS: Bettinelli, Colwill, Disasi, Gusto, James, Ugochukwu, Casadei, Sterling, Nkunku.

Early team news

16:25 , Chris Wilson

Neco Williams is absent from the hosts with a hamstring injury, while Taiwo Awoniyi completed his return from injury last week and is pushing for a starting spot alongside Chris Wood up front.

Chelsea’s Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto and Raheem Sterling have resumed training with the Blues and are nearing full fitness following recent injuries. This trio returned to the squad for the round against West Ham United last weekend and are in contention to be in the starting line-up.

Thiago Silva will at some point feature in his final game at Stamford Bridge before leaving Chelsea in the summer.

Is Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch the Premier League game

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Forest go into the game 17th in the league and just three points above the relegation zone, meaning they are at serious risk of dropping if they lose to Chelsea today. The 3-1 victory over relegation rivals Sheffield United on the last day keeps them in a good position, but Nuno Espírito Santo’s team will have to raise their level if they want to add points to a Chelsea team that is gaining strength.

Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues are unbeaten in their last three games and defeated David Moyes’ West Ham 5-0 last time out to move up to seventh in the table. They are targeting a place in next season’s European competitions and need to keep winning if they are to finish above Newcastle and Manchester United.

The game is due to kick off at 5.30pm BST on Saturday 11th May at The City Ground. Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channel from 5pm. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.

If you are not a Sky customer, you can purchase one NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without subscription.

Read all the information you need below.

Is Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on TV? Time, channel and how to watch

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE

16:01 , Chris Wilson

Good afternoon and welcome O Independents live coverage of Saturday’s late kick-off between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men travel north hoping to take another step towards European qualification, while Nuno Espírito Santo’s Forest team hope to climb further towards Premier League safety.