Chelsea achieved a decisive victory at the City Ground, thanks to a second-half surge sparked by Josh Acheampong's first senior goal.
The Blues were outplayed in the first half but managed to stun Ange Postecoglou's struggling side with two quick goals after the break. Acheampong!s 49th-minute header opened the scoring, before Pedro Neto doubled the lead.
Despite Chelsea ending the match with 10 men after Malo Gusto's late sending off, they were able to punish a Forest side that had opportunities to score two or three goals themselves.
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Author's summary: Chelsea wins with a second-half surge.