LunagisthubChelsea Clinches 3-0 Win Against Nottingham Forest, Postecoglou Sacked
Chelsea secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, further exacerbating the host’s struggles in the Premier League. Josh Acheampong and Pedro Neto scored within three minutes of each other early in the second half, before Reece James sealed the win with a late goal.
The first half saw Forest create several promising opportunities, but Chelsea’s defense held firm. Taiwo Awoniyi made his first start of the season, and Elliot Anderson had a chance to score, but the visitors’ goalkeeper kept the scoreline level at halftime.
After the break, Chelsea’s fortunes changed dramatically. Pedro Neto’s cross set up Acheampong to score his first goal for the club, and just three minutes later, Neto doubled the lead with a stunning free-kick. Reece James added a third goal in the 84th minute, tapping in from a corner kick.
The defeat marked Forest’s eighth consecutive winless match under Ange Postecoglou, and owner Evangelos Marinakis left his seat long before the final whistle. Just 18 minutes after the match, the club announced Postecoglou’s sacking, citing a series of disappointing results and performances .
The win continues Chelsea’s recent dominance over Forest, with the Blues now winning four of their last five visits to the City Ground. Forest, meanwhile, face a tough road ahead, with upcoming matches against Porto in the Europa League and Bournemouth in the Premier League .
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