Nottingham Forest missed the chance to secure Premier League safety after a thrilling encounter against Chelsea at the City Ground ended in a 3-2 defeat.
Chelsea took the lead early on through Mykhailo Mudryk, who finished off a well-crafted pass from Cole Palmer in the eighth minute. However, Forest responded strongly, with Willy Boly heading in the equalizer.
Former Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi then put Forest ahead with a curling finish in the 74th minute, sending the home fans into a frenzy. But Chelsea fought back, with substitute Raheem Sterling leveling the score before Nicolas Jackson struck the winner in the 82nd minute.
Forest needed just one point to secure their place in the Premier League next season but will now have to wait until the final day. However, their superior goal difference over 18th-placed Luton means it would require a highly unlikely set of circumstances for them to be relegated.
While Forest will feel they missed an opportunity, they showed appreciation to their fans after the final whistle, knowing they are still in a strong position to stay in the top flight.
Meanwhile, Chelsea continued their end-of-season resurgence under Mauricio Pochettino. With wins over Tottenham, West Ham, and now Forest, the mood around the club has transformed. Nicolas Jackson’s scoring streak and Reece James’ impressive return from injury provided further positives for Pochettino’s side.