Chelsea

Minute-by-minute report: Will Nottingham Forest start the year in positive fashion against Chelsea? Join Rob Smyth to find out.

[Chelsea](https://www.theguardian.com/football/chelsea) both move up a place, to 18th and 8th respectively. Boly won the second ball and headed it towards Aurier, lurking with intent on the left side of the six-yard box. 67 min Forest have been outstanding since the break – and they’ve shown that they have more than one way to skin a defence. 75 min “Donut Mystery,” is the subject of Joe Pearson’s email (and the name of my solo jazztronica project). “I think the word in question (58 min) is ‘gogosar’. 68 min Lodi’s awkward cross is controlled superbly by Awoniyi at the near post, but he then mishits a left-footed shot. They certainly don’t look right at the moment, and it’s slightly strange to think that they are the current world club champions because they are palpably in transition. 87 min Gibbs-White, such a classy, elusive player, slips Gallagher neatly in midfield to lead another Forest break. Chelsea started well and scored through Raheem Sterling, but they struggled to live with Forest’s greater intensity in the second half and Serge Aurier’s equaliser was well deserved. We’ve started the year well and now we have to continue to fight together to stay in the Premier League. But the summer was the summer and you have to look at where we are now. The manager told us at half-time to believe in ourselves a bit more.

Chelsea have agreed a £35m deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile; the 21-year-old will undergo a medical with the Blues on Monday; Badiashile has ...

I thought it may stop a little, it looks like Todd Boehly is scouting the air for players and I expect them to be busy." It seems to take me back to when Roman Abramovich first came in and I thought with him leaving the club, it might be the end of that. I wouldn't say he's as 'Premier League ready' as some of the players we've seen come from France to Premier League sides in the past.

Chelsea had to settle for a point in a game of two very different halves on our first Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest for nearly 24 years.

It was a composed strike to end his wait for a Premier League goal, having not found the net in that competition since the end of August. A busy start to the year means Chelsea are back in action in a mouthwatering double header in four days' time. Pulisic did well to play a quick one-two and beat his man with skill out on the left to make space to deliver a cross towards Havertz at the near post. As Morgan Gibbs-White lifted the ball over our defence on the halfway line, it allowed Brennan Johnson’s pace to take him clear between Thiago Silva and Cucurella. The Blues seemed eager to make up for lost time as we started on the front foot, with Mount smartly bringing down a ball over the top from Kalidou Koulibaly, but he couldn’t find the target with his powerful shot. However, things were very different after the break, as Nottingham Forest came out for the second half looking like a completely different team and determined to find an equaliser.

Nottingham Forest claim a valuable point in their relegation fight with a deserved draw against Chelsea, who lose ground on the Premier League top four.

- Home1 - Away2 - Home5 - Away7 - Shots - Home28% - Attendance: It is something to build on - we're not satisfied with drawing games at home but it is a start." - Referee: - 67Hall - 56Hutchinson Send your comments here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59820925) [Forest to investigate alleged homophobic chanting](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64141226)

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive brings you fans' comments after 1-1 draw to Chelsea in the Premier League.

Jake Heasman: "Time for Potter to stop pandering to the egos. Lol And we play Man City next." Time to make the big calls.." four draws and two defeats." Potter out." Jay: "It’s not surprising, I actually expected it… Kris: "New year. Koulibaly is woeful, Havertz is invisible and our attack is worse than Tuchel's." Alex Philip: "New year. So far off it!" We're getting done when we play City 4 - 1 is my prediction. But the Reds' efforts would eventually pay off when Serge Aurier bagged his first goal in the league.

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea: Serge Aurier's strike cancelled out Raheem Sterling's opener, with the Blues now 18 points off Premier League leaders ...

He stuck with the side and the 4-2-3-1 system that beat Bournemouth, bar replacing the injured James with Cesar Azpilicueta, but Chelsea have made the most changes in the Chelsea felt culpable as Havertz met Gibbs-White’s corner with an unconvincing header, Boly won the second ball, and Aurier controlled it on his chest and swivelled to volley in his first goal for Forest. Mason Mount had fired over in the second minute but precious few efforts followed and Mount’s chance, like a shot Pulisic had on the stroke of half time, followed a pass from centre back Kalidou Koulibaly. If it pointed to a frailty in Potter’s rearguard, who looked susceptible to counter-attacks, it offered Forest encouragement. Christian Pulisic aimed for Kai Havertz with a cross; Boly contrived to intercept it with a back-heeled flick that looped up onto the Forest bar and back to Raheem Sterling, who hooked in his first league goal under Potter nonchalantly. As they fashioned too few chances, it supported the theory they are over-reliant on Reece James, who went off injured against Bournemouth and was sorely missed.

Chelsea are set to kickstart their January spending with the arrival of Monaco ace Benoit Badiashile after agreeing a £34million deal to sign the defender.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Chelsea enter race to sign Mykhailo Mudryk as Arsenal plot second bid](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/01/chelsea-enter-race-to-sign-mykhailo-mudryk-as-arsenal-plot-second-bid-18021132/?ico=more_text_links) [Brighton chief executive warns Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea off Alexis Mac Allister](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/01/alexis-mac-allister-brighton-chief-sends-message-to-man-utd-chelsea-and-liverpool-18021484/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Thomas Tuchel](https://metro.co.uk/tag/thomas-tuchel/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) but [Graham Potter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-potter/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK2) has been promised more funds this month. [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) before the signing of Lisandro Martinez and the defender is widely regarded as one of the finest young talents in Europe.

Find out which players Chelsea have signed and sold with all of their completed deals as the winter transfer window opens.

[out for the rest of the season](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/14/chelsea-confirm-major-armando-broja-injury-setback-17936721/) with an anterior cruciate ligament injury picked up in a mid-season friendly with Aston Villa. [announced the signing](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/28/chelsea-confirm-deal-to-sign-david-datro-fofana-with-andrey-santos-set-to-travel-for-medical-18007410/) of Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana. [Nemanja Matic](https://metro.co.uk/tag/nemanja-matic/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) and [David Luiz](https://metro.co.uk/tag/david-luiz/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK2) in previous winter windows. [results and performances dip](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/26/chelsea-graham-potter-set-to-avoid-sack-after-meeting-with-co-owner-17996037/) in recent weeks and new January additions could help lift them back in contention for the top four. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [January transfer window](https://metro.co.uk/tag/transfer-news-and-rumours/) 2023 now open, [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) will be looking to the market in an attempt to boost [Graham Potter](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-potter/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2)’s resources ahead of the second half of the season.

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Monaco to sign Benoit Badiashile, with the Frenchman now set to complete a £34 million move.

[GOAL understands that Chelsea are also close](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-near-deal-to-sign-brazilian-wonderkid-andrey-santos-from-vasco-da-gama/blta1f824bb25beb86e) to finalising a £12m deal with Vasco da Gama for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos. The centre-back was left out of Monaco's squad to face Brest in Ligue 1 on New Year's Day as officials from Chelsea continue to work on the transfer. [The Athletic](https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1609493545374588930), the two clubs have reached a "total agreement" for the transfer of the 21-year-old, and Chelsea are now scheduling his medical ahead of an official announcement.

Forest had already beaten Liverpool and Tottenham at home this season and turned in another impressive performance.

Forest will have fancied their chances of going on to find what would have been a deserved winner, but they could not create any more clear-cut opportunities and had to settle for a point which leaves them in the relegation zone on goal difference. They forced Kepa Arrizabalaga into two saves as Gibbs-White played Brennan Johnson through on goal but his first shot was well saved by the visiting goalkeeper, with the follow-up effort easier to gather. Chelsea did at least stop a fourth away defeat in a row but they will require a vast improvement if they are to close the seven-point gap on the top four.

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive brings you Graeme Souness' verdict after Reds' 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

"Chelsea looked powder puff and for me I bet the five-a-sides are great on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays but you have to stand up to a team that is fighting for its life. "I thought that's what they were in the first half, without Chelsea really being too threatening. [Let us know in the comments section...](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/five-sides-graeme-souness-tears-7985791#comments-section) The two teams played out a 1-1 draw with Raheem Sterling scoring the opening goal. Speaking on Sky Sports, Souness said: "They could easily have won it. [Nottingham Forest](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/nottingham-forest-fc) could have 'easily' beaten Chelsea at the [City Ground](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/city-ground).

Forest said in a statement shortly after full-time: “The club are aware of reports concerning chants aimed at Chelsea supporters from a minority of fans this ...

The matter will be investigated.” Chelsea Pride’s earlier tweet read: “We totally condemn the Chelsea Rent Boy chant that can be heard at the City Ground. Chelsea’s official LGBTQ+ supporters group took to Twitter towards the end of the first half to “totally condemn” the chant it said could be heard at the City Ground, during a match which was shown live on Sky Sports.

After the game Forest released a statement, which read: "The Club are aware of reports concerning chants aimed at Chelsea supporters from a minority of fans ...

[City Ground](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/city-ground) after going behind early to a Raheem Sterling volley. The matter will be fully investigated." [subscribing to our daily newsletter](https://www.nottinghampost.com/newsletter-preference-centre/?utm_source=newslettersignupsubheader)!

Dean Henderson – Did everything asked of him but had very little to do against a tepid Chelsea attack. · Serge Aurier – Took his goal superbly and kept Pulisic ...

Sign up to receive the free newsletter on Monday mornings [here](https://inews.co.uk/my-account) [Chelsea against Nottingham Forest ](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/nottingham-forest-vs-chelsea-player-ratings-azpilicueta-pulisic-boly-2059039?ico=in-line_link)after the World Cup break and against Newcastle before it, something else became obvious. - Christian Pulisic – Tepidly tapped his only chance of the game at Henderson just before half-time. His cross led to Sterling’s goal, but he was outjumped by Boly for Forest’s goal. - Jorginho – Easy to forget he was on the pitch most of the game. Struggled to get a foothold on the midfield, even when Chelsea were dominating the first half. - Cesar Azpilicueta – Bullied by Awoniyi in the channels and offered nothing of Reece James’ attacking threat. - Taiwo Awoniyi – Ran and ran and ran, but no reward for the Nigerian striker. - Brennan Johnson – A threatening yet frustrating performance from the Welsh youngster. Created the best of Forest’s chances but his decision making was questionable when it mattered most. Composed and confident throughout to keep Chelsea’s attack at bay and moved the ball forward well. Brennan Johnson spurned multiple good chances and Morgan Gibbs-White hammered a sweet half-volley off the crossbar, before Aurier collected Boly’s header from a corner to hammer past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has slammed his old side's performance against Nottingham Forest. The game ended 1-1 with Raheem Sterling and ...

"And if you draw, the best player on the pitch has to be Dean Henderson, and that wasn’t the case. It doesn’t matter how, you need to come here, bottom of the league, and win. Chelsea have struggled to be clinical in front of goal, and are one of the teams to have scored the fewest goals this season (20). You have to come here and win. "You know at 1-0 up Forest will do something different, and you need to be able to deal with that. Graham Potter's side were fortunate not to come away empty handed after encountering a more aggressive Reds' side in the second half.

Match report and highlights as Nottingham Forest come from behind to claim 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea; Raheem Sterlings close-range finish gave the ...

On the basis of that, a point is the least we deserve. "They used the atmosphere and, certainly in the second half, put us under a lot of pressure. "Our performance level wasn’t good enough to take the three points. We should take a bit of spirit from the performance.” You can't just go after the ball against Chelsea because you'll get played through and you're too open, but you've got to get up to the ball at the right time. Time to call this out - the game is live on Sky Sports. The matter will be fully investigated." The Blues then travel to the Etihad for a rematch with City in the FA Cup third round on Sunday - kick-off at 4.30pm. Chelsea had to expect a reaction after half-time from a Forest side playing in front of a boisterous support, but the way in which they were dominated by opponents who ended the day still in the relegation zone was hugely concerning. A tweet from Chelsea Pride read: "We totally condemn the chant that can be heard at the City Ground. But the Blues were forced to accept a point that does far less for their hopes of finishing in the top four than it does for Forest’s chances of avoiding a return to the Championship. But Graham Potter's side produced a dreadful display in the second 45 minutes that saw them hand the initiative to Forest and leave themselves eighth in the Premier League before a daunting trip to Manchester City on Thursday.

Chelsea have also struck an £11m deal with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama for teenage midfielder Andrey Santos, with both he and Fofana seen as exciting prospects ...

[The Blues also swooped for Molde forward Fofana in a deal believed to be worth between £8m-£10m](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-andrey-santos-transfer-news-datro-fofana-b1049237.html), with the 20-year-old officially joining on Sunday. [Standard Sport understanding that the club have now agreed a £33million deal with Monaco for centre-back Benoit Badiashile](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-badiashile-fee-b1050229.html). [helsea](/topic/chelsea) were watched by new signing David Datro Fofana during Sunday’s meeting with [Nottingham Forest](/topic/nottingham-forest).

Nottingham Forest will investigate a “minority” of its fans for discriminatory chants during the club's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

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SIMON JONES: Benoit Badiashile is expected to have a medical with Chelsea today after they agreed a £33.6million deal with Monaco for the defender.

Romelu Lukaku has reiterated his desire to stay at Inter Milan. Benoit Badiashile is having a medical with Chelsea ahead of a £33.6million transfer from Monaco - Benoit Badiashile is having a medical ahead of a proposed move to Chelsea

Forest had already beaten Liverpool and Tottenham at home this season and turned in another impressive performance.

Forest will have fancied their chances of going on to find what would have been a deserved winner, but they could not create any more clear-cut opportunities and had to settle for a point which leaves them in the relegation zone on goal difference. They forced Kepa Arrizabalaga into two saves as Gibbs-White played Brennan Johnson through on goal but his first shot was well saved by the visiting goalkeeper, with the follow-up effort easier to gather. Chelsea did at least stop a fourth away defeat in a row but they will require a vast improvement if they are to close the seven-point gap on the top four.

The latest Nottingham Forest news as Graham Potter reacts to Chelsea's draw with the Reds at the City Ground.

[comment](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/chelsea-nottingham-forest-graham-potter-7985885#comments-wrapper)! It's a tough game, Forest played a good game but we're disappointed with our performance over the 90 minutes and concerned we didn't deserve the win." It's never comfortable but we can do better." But it would've been unfair to take the three points. They were much improved after the break, though, and Serge Aurier grabbed an equaliser in the 63rd minute. "Our performance level wasn't good enough to take the three points.

Chelsea have already been active in the January transfer window, agreeing a deal for Christopher Nkunku to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer while also ...

Spurs look set to [bring in another wing-back in the form of Pedro Porro](/sport/football/1715648/Tottenham-Spurs-transfer-news-Antonio-Conte-Emerson-Royal-Matt-Doherty) however, which could mean that Doherty is made available as the north London side would have a glut of options in his position. [Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) outcast Memphis Depay could be a short-term answer to Chelsea’s striker woes, highlighted by [Graeme Souness in a heated argument with Blues icon Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink](/sport/football/1715823/Chelsea-transfers-Graeme-Souness-Sky-Sports-pundits-argument-clash) as he claimed that Potter needs another striker. While Kepa has impressed since coming into the team, he does not have a stellar track record of being a consistent goalkeeper in England, and Potter may wish to bring in another stopper. The Italian club’s recent financial woes has seen many of their senior staff resign from positions at the top of the club, prompting worry over whether the Old Lady will need to offload players, such as Szczesny, for reasonable fees. [Graham Potter’s](/latest/graham-potter) side have also reportedly agreed a £33.6million fee for [Monaco](/latest/as-monaco-fc) defender Benoit Badiashile. [Premier League](/latest/premier-league) clubs including Chelsea.

Match report and highlights as Nottingham Forest come from behind to claim 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea; Raheem Sterlings close-range finish gave the ...

On the basis of that, a point is the least we deserve. "They used the atmosphere and, certainly in the second half, put us under a lot of pressure. "Our performance level wasn’t good enough to take the three points. We should take a bit of spirit from the performance.” You can't just go after the ball against Chelsea because you'll get played through and you're too open, but you've got to get up to the ball at the right time. Time to call this out - the game is live on Sky Sports. The matter will be fully investigated." The Blues then travel to the Etihad for a rematch with City in the FA Cup third round on Sunday - kick-off at 4.30pm. Chelsea had to expect a reaction after half-time from a Forest side playing in front of a boisterous support, but the way in which they were dominated by opponents who ended the day still in the relegation zone was hugely concerning. A tweet from Chelsea Pride read: "We totally condemn the chant that can be heard at the City Ground. But the Blues were forced to accept a point that does far less for their hopes of finishing in the top four than it does for Forest’s chances of avoiding a return to the Championship. But Graham Potter's side produced a dreadful display in the second 45 minutes that saw them hand the initiative to Forest and leave themselves eighth in the Premier League before a daunting trip to Manchester City on Thursday.

Chelsea's fall from world champions has been alarming as the Blues head into January with holes in their squad despite last summer's heavy investment.

And if that is an issue for them going into two meetings with Manchester City, a problem for Potter is that, for much of 2021, Tuchel was the ultimate big-game manager. Chelsea’s vast outlay and the length of the contracts they give signings is supposed to set them up for the future and there can be a long-termism to Potter. It is an indictment of Potter that, thus far, he has got the best of none of them. A seven-game spell has produced a solitary win and, as two of the three sides Chelsea are yet to face in the league this season are Manchester City and Liverpool, their position could deteriorate again. Thus far, none of their summer signings is a success: Wesley Fofana is invariably injured, Cucurella is often substituted early, has been a major let-down and was far better for Potter at Brighton, Koulibaly has a lengthy contract but has shown signs of decline amid an erraticism. If 2022 started with a crowning glory that came before the dramatic crumbling of Roman Abramovich’s empire, 2023 began with further evidence that Todd Boehly’s is a reign of error.

JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK has slammed Chelsea for their performance at Nottingham Forest - and was left concerned by their lack of creativity.Raheem Ste.

[Graham Potter](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/graham-potter/)'s side turned in a lacklustre second half display and were pegged back on 63 minutes. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBAL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [L](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) "And if you draw, the best player on the pitch has to be Dean Henderson, and that wasn't the case. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) failed to deal with a corner and ex-Tottenham man [Serge Aurier](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/serge-aurier/) was given time and space to control and poke past Kepa Arrizabalaga. [Hasselbaink](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jimmy-floyd-hasselbaink/) was worried by what he saw. [Raheem Sterling](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/raheem-sterling/)'s first Prem goal since August put the Blues on course for a second victory in six days after they [beat Bournemouth](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20870814/chelsea-2-bournemouth-0-potter-james-injury/) on Boxing Day.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter does not expect his players to be distracted by the January transfer window.

The fans have got to see a team that is trying for the club. "Just because we've had it this time doesn't mean we'll get it straight away in the next game. "I love it when people come here (to the City Ground) for the first time in a while and they feel it.