Drogba Arena, London – 23 October 2054 – Chelsea continued their irresistible form in the Premier League with another dominant performance, dismantling Nottingham Forest 4–0 in front of 82,381 fans. Calin Dimario’s men once again demonstrated why they are title favourites, combining precision attacking play with defensive assurance to make it seven league wins in a row.
It was a relentless display from the reigning champions. Netanel Sahar opened the scoring just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Forest’s Gianluca Cellitti to calmly slot home via the post. After the break, Joseph Haigh doubled the lead on 66 minutes with a sharp finish from close range following an incisive move through midfield.
Shon Mishpati extended Chelsea’s advantage with a clinical header on 74 minutes, before McKauley Civzelis capped off the rout late on, nodding in from six yards in stoppage time. The scoreline could have been even more emphatic, with the Blues recording 31 shots and an xG of 4.20 compared to Forest’s meagre 0.08.
Luther Banton, operating as an attacking full-back, was named Player of the Match with an 8.6 rating, winning 100% of his tackles, creating five key passes, and completing 14 progressive passes. The England international’s two-way performance typified the energy and control that have become hallmarks of Dimario’s system.
“We’re playing with purpose and confidence,” said Dimario post-match. “Every player knows their role, and the hunger to improve is what keeps this team sharp.”
Elsewhere in the league, Arsenal crushed QPR 5–1 to keep pace with the leaders, while Liverpool’s 3–1 win over Huddersfield lifted them into third. Aston Villa stunned Everton 3–2 in a thriller at Goodison Park, and Manchester City dispatched Reading 4–0 at the Etihad.
Premier League Table (After 9 Matches)
1. Chelsea – 25 pts | GD: +33
2. Arsenal – 22 pts
3. Liverpool – 19 pts
4. Aston Villa – 17 pts
5. Everton – 16 pts
6. Man City – 16 pts
With the result, Chelsea remain unbeaten in the league and Europe, having scored 37 goals in nine matches while conceding only four. The defending champions look a class above, combining devastating attack with composure in possession.
Final Score: Chelsea 4–0 Nottingham Forest
Goals: Sahar (44’), Haigh (66’), Mishpati (74’), Civzelis (90’)
Attendance: 82,381
Player of the Match: Luther Banton (Chelsea, 8.6 rating, 1 assist)
As the Premier League heads into its tenth round, Chelsea’s dominance shows no signs of slowing. With Arsenal and Liverpool in pursuit, the title race is heating up—but right now, all roads point to Stamford Bridge.