Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
The equation for Chelsea is simple - win and they will be back in the Champions League. They have a Conference League final to come in midweek but the full focus will be on this match, with it crucial that the club return to the top tier of European competition for the first time since the 2022/23 season. Follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Malik Ouzia at the ground!
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