Chelsea v Nottingham Forest: Key stats and talking points

Chelsea are aiming to end a run of five consecutive league defeats against Nottingham Forest. A season in which Chelsea have got rid of two managers could yet be bookended with silverware. Having picked up the World Club Cup last summer, the Blues could add the FA Cup after reaching the final by beating Leeds United at Wembley last weekend.

Before that, they need to build some momentum after a woeful run of league form. Chelsea were fifth after winning 4-1 at Aston Villa at the beginning of March, but since then they have lost five successive Premier League matches for the first time since 1993. Worse, it's the first time they have lost five successive league matches without scoring since 1912.

Since the first game of those five - a 1-0 defeat at home by Newcastle on 14 March - 15 Chelsea players have attempted a shot at goal but none have scored. Despite having the highest expected goals total (29. 4) and xG per shot value (0.

15) in the Premier League in 2026, Chelsea have the worst differential between goals and xG (-8. 4). Chelsea looked a different side in the semi-final last weekend – fans will hope that is enough to stop the rot.