{"id":482976,"date":"2024-05-11T16:54:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T20:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=482976"},"modified":"2024-05-11T16:54:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T20:54:28","slug":"chelsea-late-comeback-against-forest-keep-europe-hopes-alive","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/chelsea-late-comeback-against-forest-keep-europe-hopes-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea late comeback against Forest keep Europe hopes alive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mauricio Pochettino&#8217;s Chelsea faced a daunting challenge when Callum Hudson-Odoi put Nottingham Forest ahead 2-1 against his former team at the City Ground. However, a swift turnaround, sparked by goals from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson, secured a crucial three points for The Blues, winning 3-2.<\/p>\n<p>In a thrilling match, Chelsea kept their hopes for European football alive with a late comeback victory over Forest. Nicolas Jackson&#8217;s header in the 82nd minute, assisted by substitute Reece James, sealed the win just moments after Raheem Sterling&#8217;s equalizer.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors initially took the lead in the eighth minute, courtesy of Mykhailo Mudryk&#8217;s well-placed shot following an excellent pass from Cole Palmer. However, Willy Boly&#8217;s header from a free-kick leveled the score just eight minutes later.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">35 &#8211; Since Boxing Day 2023, only three teams have picked up more points than Chelsea (35) in the Premier League (Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool). Developing. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0KGiGdWurn\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/0KGiGdWurn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OptaJoe\/status\/1789365623702651350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a tense second half, Callum Hudson-Odoi&#8217;s goal appeared to tip the scales in Forest&#8217;s favor. Yet, Chelsea&#8217;s late surge, with two quick goals, changed the complexion of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier results in the day all but secured Forest&#8217;s Premier League status for next season, with defeats for Burnley and Luton. Forest&#8217;s superior goal difference, ahead of Luton by 13, means a significant swing is needed on the final day to jeopardize their top-flight status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mauricio Pochettino&#8217;s Chelsea faced a daunting challenge when Callum Hudson-Odoi put Nottingham Forest ahead 2-1 against his former team at the City Ground. 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