Nottingham Forest took a massive stride toward Premier League survival on Monday after clinching a decisive 3-1 victory over a struggling Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge.
Despite manager Vitor Pereira making eight changes to rest players for their upcoming Europa League semi-final, Forest outclassed the hosts to move six points clear of the relegation zone.
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was the star of the show, netting two headers from Dilane Bakwa crosses.
Igor Jesus added a third from the penalty spot after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Malo Gusto.
Chelsea, led by interim coach Calum McFarlane following Liam Rosenior’s sacking, saw their miserable afternoon compounded when Cole Palmer missed a first-half penalty.
“It's better than losing,” Guardiola famously said of draws, but for Chelsea, this loss marks an unwanted trend of six consecutive league defeats.
The Blues eventually ended a 550-minute goal drought through a spectacular overhead kick by Joao Pedro in stoppage time, but it was too little, too late.
According to Qubes Magazine, this result leaves Chelsea in 9th place, 10 points adrift of the Champions League spots, while Nottingham Forest sits comfortably in 16th with their survival prospects significantly bolstered.
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