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      James Ward-Prowse sent off in Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest clash as fans say ‘thought he was playing rugby’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST ace James Ward-Prowse was sent off against Chelsea following a bizarre challenge.Ward-Prowse, 29, started for Forest in their Premier League clash against the Blues at Stamford Bridge, where the visitors picked up a 1-1 draw.Nottingham Forest ace James Ward-Prowse was sent off after lunging to the ball with his handsWard-Prowse was shown a second yellow card against ChelseaCredit: RexBut the midfielder was shown a second yellow card in the second half as he chased Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson down the halfway line for a loose ball.The England international lunged for the ball but lost his balance and fell on it with his torso.And he ultimately fell on the ball, grabbing it with both hands.The referee had no option but to give the West Ham loanee his marching orders in the 78th minute after booking him in the first half.Read More on FootballFans were left baffled by the ex-Southampton star’s reaction as it looked like he was playing rugby or cricket, rather than football.One fan tweeted: “Ward-Prowse thought they were playing rugby.”Another commented: “Bro, James Ward-Prowse just jumped on the ball like it was a fumble.”A third wrote: “Ward-Prowse just did one of the most comical actions in a football pitch ever.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “That’s the dumbest red card I’ve seen all season, what is James Ward-Prowse thinking.”And that one posted: “Ward-Prowse. Red card. Cricket level fielding. This is the funniest thing of the day.”Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Player Ratings and Team PerformanceWard-Prowse joined Forest on loan from West Ham on transfer deadline day last summer.The central midfielder has since amassed five appearances across all competitions with the Tricky Trees.Chelsea player ratings vs Forest: Madueke shines again but hot-head Jackson too busy arguing CHELSEA were held by ten-man Nottingham Forest as frustration filled Stamford Bridge.Noni Madueke cancelled out Chris Wood’s opener but the Blues couldn’t find a winner.And frustrations boiled over with a mass brawl in added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Figg rated the Blues stars.Robert Sanchez – 8Excellent positioning to snuff out Forest counter on hour mark and made two sensational late saves to deny the visitor’s a winner.Malo Gusto – 6Wasn’t able to prevent Nikola Milenkovic’s flick on to set up Wood’s opener but he produced a great block to deny Gibbs-White in the box.Wesley Fofana – 7Forming a good partnership at the back with Colwill. Finally some consistency at centre-half for Chelsea.Levi Colwill – 7Made a huge block to prevent Yates in the first half. John Terry-esque defending.Marc Cucurella – 5Lacked attacking creativity down the left having filled in at centre-back at times. Failed to form much of a threat with Sancho.Moises Caicedo – 6Agonisingly close to getting ahead of Wood to prevent the Forest opener. Took the role as deep-lying midfielder in front of back line.Enzo Fernandez – 5Still looks to be finding his best position under Maresca. Not a natural holding midfielder but denied preferred advanced role by Palmer.Cole Palmer – 6Looked lively when afforded space in the centre but the Chelsea superstar saw a huge chance saved thanks to Matz Sels double save.Noni Madueke – 8Constant threat down the right side with his goal well deserved. But the winger finds himself guilty of making the wrong choice in the final third.Jadon Sancho – 4Largely absent throughout the match with Aina doing a stellar job in keeping the tricky forward quiet. Lacked killer instinct going forward.Nicolas Jackson – 4Apart from pressing, quiet throughout. Slow to react in the box in a frustrating sign of inconsistency after recent goalscoring form. Spent more time arguing with team-mates at points.SubsJoao Felix (for Fernandez 80 mins) – 6Christopher Nkaunku (for Jackson 80 mins) – 6Mykhailo Mudryk (for Sancho 89 mins) -5Pedro Neto (for Madueke 89 mins) – 6Tosin Adarabioyo (for Colwill 90+3 mins) – 5 More

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      Forgotten former Premier League goalkeeper saves three penalties from three different players in same game

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      HIS three Premier League spells are difficult to recall.But his THREE penalty saves from three different players in the same LaLiga match will never be forgotten.Alex Berenguer was first to be foiled by Paulo GazzanigaCredit: X / PremSportsTVGazzaniga then kept out a poor penalty from Inaki WilliamsCredit: X / PremSportsTVEx-Prem stopper Gazzaniga promptly guessed correctly for a third time to block Ander Herrera, following a re-take of Williams’ kickCredit: X / PremSportsTVPaulo Gazzaniga was something of a triple flop in the Prem.But his treble stop for Girona in a 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao was a feat any goalkeeper can only dream of.Incredibly, the home side went on to sneak their win with a 99th-minute SPOT-KICK of their own – straight after Athletic defender Aitor Paredes saw red for two quickfire bookings.Gazzaniga, 32, won a single cap with Argentina six years ago.READ MORE TOP STORIESBut after launching his career with Gillingham, he failed to break through in five years with Southampton.His spells at Tottenham from 2017-2021 and Fulham in the following two years largely went the same way.And after a season on loan with Girona, he moved to Spain permanently in June 2023.Gazzaniga was solid enough last term – but surely nothing will match his spectacular achievement against Athletic.Most read in FootballFans were bowled over by the display of GazzanigaCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe dived full length low to his left to keep out Alex Berenguer’s sidefooted penalty on 28 minutes.Yaser Asprilla fired Girona in front but Oihan Sancet pounced from close range to level for Athletic before the break.I didn’t like Sir Alex Ferguson – but what legendary Man Utd boss did after I quit football will never leave meGazzaniga then produced two more spot-kick blocks just before the hour mark.First he foiled a mediocre effort slotted to his right by Inaki Williams.And although the penalty had to be retaken as Gazzaniga’s feet were off the line, he promptly conjured an almost identical save from ex-Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera.So three times in all he guessed correctly to complete a rarely-seen trio of penalty blocks.Athletic were seething six minutes into added time when VAR ruled Paredes pulled Czech midfielder Ladislav Krejci back inside the box.Paredes went off for two yellows in a minute, for the foul and dissent.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd in went the penalty from Girona skipper Cristhian Stuani – showing Athletic how to do it as he tucked the ball confidently into the bottom right corner.But once the THIRTEEN extra minutes had finished it was Gazzaniga, not Stuani, who dominated the plaudits. More

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      Shock new footage appears to show Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson SLAPPING Nottingham Forest rival in face

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      NICOLAS JACKSON appeared to slap a Nottingham Forest player in the face during their draw with Chelsea.The feisty Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge descended into a brawl during the closing stages.Nicolas Jackson appeared to slap a Nottingham Forest player during their draw with ChelseaCredit: SunSportThe forward was involved in clash with Forest defender Morato during the brawlCredit: SunSportPlayers from both sides were involved after Neco Williams had shoved Marc Cucurella into Enzo Maresca.Exclusive footage from SunSport shows the moment tempers flared in front of the dugout.Members of the backroom staff, both managers and the substitutes even came onto the pitch as the fracas continued.Among them was Jackson, who had been replaced by Christopher Nkunku in the 81st minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, it did not stop him from getting involved, with the footage appearing to show him reaching out towards Forest’s Morato.The Chelsea man is then dragged away by his team-mates as words are exchanged between the players.Jackson managed to avoid a booking, though, once referee Chris Kavanagh had calmed the situation.Instead, both Williams and Cucurella were shown yellow cards, along with Blues defender Levi Colwill.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJames Ward-Prowse had earlier been sent off for the visitors after picking up two bookings.As for the action, Forest took the lead through Chris Wood just four minutes into the second half.Enzo Maresca insists identity of Chelsea is starting to take shape Jackson could be seen raising his hand during the scuffleCredit: SunSportHe had to be dragged away by his team-mates as tensions boiled overCredit: SunSportChelsea did not trail for long, however, as Cole Palmer teed up Noni Madueke to equalise.Neither side were able to find a winner late on, though, after the scuffle broke out on the touchline. More

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      Erik ten Hag updates: Pressure mounts on Man Utd boss despite Aston Villa draw with ‘board set to meet on Tuesday’

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      ERIK TEN HAG’S future as Manchester United manager continues to be in serious doubt despite the Red Devil holding Aston Villa to a draw on Sunday afternoon.United have made a shocking start to the new season, winning just two of their opening seven Premier League games.The Red Devils are also winless in the Europa League after draws with FC Twente and Porto.United’s hierarchy are reportedly scheduled to meet up 48 hours after today’s match at Villa Park amid growing uncertainty around Ten Hag’s position at the club.Should the Dutchman lose his job, the likes of Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Graham Potter have been linked with the post.RESULT: Aston Villa 0-0 Man UtdTV channel/live stream: Sky Sports Main Event/NOWAston Villa team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne, Philogene, Barkley, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers, WatkinsMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Fernandes, Hojlund, Rashford, Eriksen, Garnacho, Dalot, Evans, MainooFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Villa Park with our live blog below…Maguire injury updateHarry Maguire was spotted leaving Villa Park wearing a protective boot.It appears the centre back has suffered a serious injury in today’s game.United have yet to confirm the severity of Maguire’s injury.He had to be taken off at half-time in the game against Aston Villa.Copy linkCopiedTen Hag reactsErik Ten Hag is confident he has the backing of the hierarchy at Old Trafford.We always speak. We speak every week.“We are all on board, together, on one page. We know what we are working to, it is a long-term project. We have to keep improving.“We proved in two very tough away games that this is a team. We showed our togetherness, our spirit, but also the belief and faith we have.”Erik Ten HagSky SportsCopy linkCopiedPrem low for Ten HagToday’s draw at Villa Park means Manchester United have just eight points to show from their opening seven Premier League games this season.It is the fewest that the Red Devils have mustered this stage of a league campaign since 1989-90 (7) when they finished 13th in the old First Division.Copy linkCopiedVery little x-citement on showThe combined expected goals total between Aston Villa and Manchester United in today’s game was just 0.94 – the lowest in a Premier League match so far this season.Indeed, the last game in the competition to see a lower combined total was Arsenal’s 1-0 home win against Manchester City in October 2023 (0.87).Copy linkCopiedGood Evans! United’s standout star speaksJonny Evans’ inclusion in the Manchester United line-up was a huge talking point before the game, but the 36-year-old put in an assured performance in defence to ensure a clean sheet – and earn himself the Man of the Match award.Speaking at full time, the veteran centre-back admitted that the display still wasn’t quite want United hoped for, but it was a major improvement on recent showings.It wasn’t perfect. We didn’t pass the ball as well as we would have liked to, but we’ve got a point against a very good side away from home. After conceding three in Europe, we were perhaps defensive-minded and hoped to catch them on the counter-attack which we nearly did at the end.Jonny EvansSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Villa ParkIt’s now three Premier League games in a row without a goal for Manchester United.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Aston Villa 0-0 Man UtdThank heavens for that.A really desperate game draws to a close, and it’s doubtful there would be a goal if they continued playing for another 90 minutes.Short on energy and excitement, lacking composure and creativity, there was close to zero attacking ability on show.The best it got was a Bruno Fernandes free-kick against the crossbar, while Marcus Rashford was lucky to escape a red card for two clumsy fouls in quick succession.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+7. Blow the whistle, referee. This has been dire.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+4. And now a huge opportunity for United!With Villa committing men upfield, the visitors break two-on-one with Garnacho in possession on the right.The Argentine just needs to weight his pass correctly to play in Fernandes, but his composure is really poor and he instead directs it straight at the single Villa defender.Awful.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+3. That was the chance!!A big, big moment comes and goes for Jaden Philogene, who gets on the end of a low delivery across the United penalty area that evades everyone else.With a huge target to aim at, the young winger fires his shot straight at Dalot, who had actually turned his back on the ball.The Portuguese player takes the congratulations of his teammates, but I’m not sure it was the best defending.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90+2. Ironic cheers great the ref’s return to the pitch, and he comes complete with a new battery pack for his walkie-talkie.Meanwhile, Aston Villa have a free-kick wide on the left. Has either team been unsettled by the delay? Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd90. The fourth official’s board goes up to state six minutes of stoppage time, but it’s going to be more because the referee is still having his equipment fiddled with.Meanwhile, the natives are getting restless.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd88. Referee Rob Jones heads over to the touchline to fix an issue with his communication equipment.It’s a disaster for everyone watching as the realisation creeps in that this game is going to go on much longer than is necessary.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd87. Lindelof, not content with putting two hands in the back of Duran, reacts slowly to the quickly taken free-kick by chopping down Rogers.The fifth Manchester United player to receive a caution.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd86. This game makes the new Joker movie look like a five-star thriller.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd85. A substitution apiece.Casemiro comes on for Kobbie Mainoo while Ian Maatsen replaces Lucas Digne.The Villa replacement gets in on the act immediately by overrunning the ball out of play for a United goalkick.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd83. Jonny Evans has been the best player on the pitch today.Hopefully Sir Jim is drawing up a new four-year contract as we speak.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd82. Zirkzee was only introduced in the 64th minute, but is moving about as though he took part in the Great Birmingham Run this morning.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd80. Another uneventful corner comes and goes.The highlight of that one was the referee having to step in to stop some shoving between Pau Torres and Jonny Evans.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd78. The excitement levels go up as soon as Duran gets on the ball.While the Villa Park crowd urge the substitute to shoot, he instead lays the ball wide into the path of Watkins.The England striker drives to the byline, and wins a corner when his low cross is turned behind by Lindelof.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd76. Digne’s reputation as a dead ball specialist is diminishing by the minute.His set-piece deliveries have been woeful today, and now he’s just curled a free-kick from a promising position 15 yards over the crossbar.Still, it was a never a foul by De Ligt on Watkins in the first place so justice has probably been done.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd74. There are half-hearted appeals for a handball from the Holte End as the ball thumps into the chest of Jonny Evans.Wishful thinking has very much become the order of the day.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd73. Diego Carlos will continue for now, but a concerned Unai Emery is keeping a close eye on proceedings on the touchline.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd72. On the stretch, Diego Carlos diverts an Alejandro Garnacho cross into the arms of Emiliano Martinez.But it’s not been a day for centre-backs, and the Brazilian – an early replacement for Ezri Konsa – lays out on the turf with a look of discomfort on his face.Will he be the latest player to limp out of action?Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 0-0 Man Utd70. The lack of attacking quality in this game so far is summed up by Morgan Rogers spurning an otherwise excellent move by spooning a first time cross behind for a goalkick.Can either team find a way through in the final 20 minutes?Copy linkCopied More

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      Brighton 0-1 Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Spurs hope to continue fine form

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      BRIGHTON host Tottenham hoping to end their four-game winless run.The Seagulls had won their first two games of the season but have since drawn three successive games before last weekend’s 4-2 defeat at Chelsea.Tottenham endured a tougher start but will be hoping to make it three successive wins at the Amex.Kick off time: 4.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event / NowTVBrighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Webster, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; WelbeckTottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, WernerFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Jonny Evans rolls back the years with classy display as Garnacho let down by sloppy finishing

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      MANCHESTER UNITED eased the pressure on boss Erik ten Hag with a hard-grafted stalemate at in-form Aston Villa.Ten Hag brought in Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans – after bringing on both centre-backs three days earlier to help United snatch a 3-3 Europa League draw at Porto.Veteran Jonny Evans brilliantly tamed Ollie Watkins and Jhon DuranCredit: RexAlejandro Garnacho, seen evading Lucas Digne, finished poorlyCredit: ReutersAnd the Dutchman will surely feel that decision was vindicated, even though the Red Devils have just eight points from seven Prem games.Here’s how 14th-placed United rated at Villa Park on Sunday.ANDRE ONANA – 7 Guilty of sloppy distribution once or twice but his hands were safe enough and he did well to beat away a piledriver from Youri Tielemans to keep United on level terms.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6Managed to contain Jaden Philogene comfortably enough in the first 45 minutes but failed to appear for the second half and was replaced by Victor Lindelof.READ MORE TOP STORIESHARRY MAGUIRE – 6 Booked for a high forearm challenge on Ollie Watkins but his afternoon ended at half-time after he appeared to jar his knee defending a corner.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJONNY EVANS – 9 Handled Ollie Watkins well in the first 45 and showed all his experience to deal with the twin threat of Watkins and Jhon Duran for the final half hour. Rolled back the years with a five-star display to earn his Man of the Match rating.Moment ex-Man Utd star was given bonus over 100 TIMES his salary after Sir Alex Ferguson’s incredible birthday gestureDIOGO DALOT – 7 Sat in and rarely got forward but snuffed out the threat of Leon Bailey and was tidy enough. Crucial block to deny Philogene a stoppage time winner.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 7 Used all his experience to plug any gaps in United’s carefully constructed midfield. Dealt with the threat from Morgan Rogers well.Most read in FootballKOBBIE MAINOO – 7 Nothing flashy from the England midfielder who had his work cut out preventing Youri Tielemans carrying out his magic.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 6 Fired in a first-half shot which Emi Martinez dealt with comfortably but shot hopelessly wide a couple of times after the break. Sloppy finishing let him down. BRUNO FERNANDES – 8 United’s skipper only played after his red card against Spurs was overturned on appeal. Kept his cool here to avoid a third red card in three games – came closest for United with a free kick which crashed off the Villa crossbar.MARCUS RASHFORD – 7 Taken off at half-time in Oporto and taken off after 64 minutes to save himself a second yellow card here! Looked United’s likeliest match-winner after forcing an early save from Martinez before bringing the best out in the Argentine World Cup winner with a sizzling effort which the ‘keeper tipped over. Booked for a foul on Cash.RASMUS HOJLUND – 6 Put himself about and was involved in the clash which led to Ezri Konsa limping off. But lacked service and was replaced by Zirkzee just beyond the hour mark. Below par.Red Devils’ keeper Andre Onana foiled Villa midfielder Youri TielemansCredit: RexSUBSTITUTESMATTHIJS DE LIGT for Maguire (46 minutes) – 5 – Conceded a few fouls in dangerous areas. Still finding his feet.VICTOR LINDELOF for Mazraoui (46 mins) – 6 – First appearance since March but fitted in well as a stand-in right-back. Booked for a foul on Morgan Rogers.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE for Hojlund (64 mins) – 5 – Miles off the pace, failed to make any impact.ANTONY for Rashford (64 mins) – 6 – Brought out the best in Emi Martinez with a curler which was heading for the top bin until the keeper plucked it out of mid-air.READ MORE SUN STORIESCASEMIRO for Mainoo (85 mins) – 6 – Helped see out the match for United. More

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      Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest LIVE RESULT: Blues drop points against ten-man Forest after Ward-Prowse’s red card

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      CHELSEA have dropped points against ten-man Nottingham Forest in what turned out to be a fiesty thriller at Stamford Bridge.Chris Wood temporarily put the visitors ahead before Noni Madueke equalised eight minutes later.And the three points were there for the taking when James Ward-Prowse saw red for a bizarre handball, but Nuno Espirito Santos’ men held on.RESULT: Chelsea 1-1 ForestLive stream/TV: Not televised in the UKChelsea team: Sanchez, Cucurella, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Sancho, JacksonNottingham Forest team: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenković, Moreno, Yates, Anderson, Ward-Prowse, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, WoodFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Stamford Bridge with our live blog below…Match report by Andy DillonNONI MADUEKE saved Chelsea’s bacon as the Blues were held to a draw by 10-man Nottingham Forest.Chris Wood’s strike gave the visitors the lead at Stamford Bridge.And Chelsea appeared unable to break down Forest’s deep block.But Madueke stepped up to fire home and rescue a point for the hosts…Read the full match report here: Copy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsIt was far from what the Chelsea players and fans would’ve hoped for out on the pitch today, and SunSport’s Jack Figg has rated the players for you to take a look at. Noni Madueke took home the best rating, while a frustrated Chelsea star received the worst…You can view the player ratings here…Copy linkCopiedMan of the match Your SunSport man of the match today has got to go to Nottingham Forest keeper Matz Sels. The strike from Noni Madueke was a tough one to stop, but aside from that he was absolutely imperious in the net for Forest. Multiple saves to deny Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke and more rescued a point for his side, and he has been a large contributor in their impressive start to the season. Matz Sels took the SunSport Man of the Match award at Stamford BridgeCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedFull-time: Match StatsThis is how the statistics saw the game at full time, in what was an electrifying and entertaining game from start to finish. It was Chelsea who dominated the possession, but Forest who had more shots on target, with their counter attacking style proving tough for Chelsea to deal with once the Trees had the lead. The match stats after Chelsea were held to a draw by Nottingham ForestCopy linkCopiedFULL-TIME: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest FT. It’s full time here at Stamford Bridge, and the points are shared between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. There were chances galore, but two impressive goalkeeping performances, particularly Sels of Forest prevented more goals flying in. Not to be for Chelsea today, but it could’ve been worse for Maresca’s men…Chelsea’s Cole Palmer was left frustrated despite picking up an assist for Chelsea’s equaliserCredit: PACopy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+13. Forest’s free-kick is smashed by Murillo and deflected out for a corner. One last chance for Forest to get their big men in the box…Aina crosses, but Sanchez makes a HUGE save to deny Jota at the death who hit a glancing header on target. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+12. Forest are frustrating Chelsea here, as Moises Caicedo leaves a late challenge on Jota driving forwards. There are just moments left here for either side to find a winner, and Forest have a free kick here with their big men forwards. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+11. Robert Sanchez gives the ball away too easily and Forest have another chance, with a Neco Williams volley being saved by the Chelsea stopper. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+8. Chelsea are dominating the ball here as we head into the final five minutes of added time. Caicedo gives away a foul, which Forest will take their time over once more…Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+5. HUGE SAVE from Robert Sanchez and then by Matt Sels!It is end-to-end here right now! Forest get forward after a free-kick, and Neco Williams’ placed shot is saved excellently by Robert Sanchez and played out to Mudryk on the left-hand side. The Ukrainian bursts down the left and crosses perfectly for Christopher Nkunku, only for his header to be parried away by Matt Sels. There is a winner in this game if both teams keep going for it like this!Copy linkCopiedCHANCE! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+3. Huge chance for Joao Felix. Neto stands a cross up in the box for Felix, who rises brilliantly to meet it, only for it to be headed into the ground and wide of the post.Copy linkCopied13 ADDED MINUTES: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 90+1. A huge round of applause from the Chelsea fans as the fourth official holds up the board with 13 minutes added on. Copy linkCopiedFIGHT! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 89. It is bedlam at the Bridge here. It has been a feisty game throughout, but it’s all kicked off now. Chasing the ball down, Neco Williams shoves Marc Cucurella into Enzo Maresca and sends him absolutely flying. It all kicks off after that, with both sets of stars at each others necks.Copy linkCopiedPALMER TWICE DENIED! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 87. That is excellent goalkeeping by Matt Sels. Cole Palmer lashes a shot at Sels, which is palmed out only back to the Chelsea star who has a second bite of the cherry which is saved once more. So close for Chelsea, who can smell blood at the end here.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 84. A corner whipped in by Cole Palmer is given as a free-kick as Matt Sels is wiped out coming to collect it. Chelsea really need to start going for this if they want all three points. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 81. A host of changes here: Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix are on in place of Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez. For Forest Callum Hudson-Odoi is replaced and given a warm reception by the Chelsea fans. He’s replaced by Anthony Elanga, while Morato comes on for Chris Wood and Neco Williams for Alex Moreno. Copy linkCopiedRED CARD: Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 77. WARD-PROWSE SEES RED. Chelsea look to be away on the counter here with Nicolas Jackson steaming through, before James Ward-Prowse slips and grabs the ball. The deliberate handball sees him get a second booking and he’s dismissed. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 74. There is a lengthy break in play here as Morgan Gibbs-White hobbles off the pitch with the Chelsea and Forest players left arguing with each other. Nicolas Jackson is among those fuming, and the Forest fans are chanting “He’s gonna cry in a minute” at the Chelsea striker. James Ward-Prowse stands over the set-piece, and Cole Palmer is booked…Danger.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 70. Forest come forward with pace here, and Morgan Gibbs-White finds enough space on the edge of the box to take a shot. Malo Gusto slides in really well to block it fairly, but Gibbs-White lands awkwardly and screams out in pain. Forest have a free-kick. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 68. Gusto plays a nice ball into the feet of Cole Palmer, who just knocks it onto Noni Madueke, who will have a go at Alex Moreno once again. He taps it past him, but the Spanish full-back does really well to knock it out for a corner to the Blues. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 65. Chelsea are really going for this now…Cucurella bursts down the left and crosses towards Nicolas Jackson, but the Senegalese striker can’t reach it and it’s blocked out for a corner. Copy linkCopiedCLOSE! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 63. It’s a big chance for Chelsea, as Nicolas Jackson does really well to nick the ball for his side. He looks to drive towards goal and get a shot off, but is knocked off balance by a Forest defender. He keeps possession and cuts it back to Jadon Sancho, who lays it off for Noni Madueke. Noni takes the shot once more, but this time it is blocked. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 60. Another chance falls at the feet of Noni Madueke after some great work down the left hand side by Jadon Sancho. The wingers combine as the latter rolls the ball across the box into the feet of Noni looking for a brace. It bobbles before reaching his foot and his effort sails over the bar, but it’s better from Chelsea in recent moments. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest 56. CHELSEA ARE LEVEL!Noni Madueke levels the scoring!After a good ball into the right-winger, he cuts inside on his left foot and his low driven shot finds the bottom right corner. Great finish! That has really lifted the home fans!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest 53. Chelsea are looking to bounce back from that early second half goal. but it is Forest who come forwards once more here…The ball is played into Anderson who is begging for the ball as he encroaches the box, before having his effort saved by Robert Sanchez. Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest descends into huge brawl as Marc Cucurella clatters into Enzo Maresca

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      CHELSEA’S draw with Nottingham Forest descended into chaos late on as a huge brawl broke out.The touchline fracas even saw the managers get involved as tempers boiled over.A brawl broke out during Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham ForestCredit: Premier LeagueThe fracas started after Neco Williams shoved Marc Cucurella into Enzo MarescaCredit: Premier LeagueIt came in the 89th minute of a feisty Premier League affair at Stamford Bridge.James Ward-Prowse had earlier been sent off for the visitors with 12 minutes remaining.However, it all kicked off in front of the dugouts as stoppage time approached.As Neco Williams and Marc Cucurella chased the ball down, the Forest man pushed the Spaniard into Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Italian was sent flying before bedlam broke out around him.Players from both teams piled in as the pushing and shoving continued.Maresca and his opposite number Nuno Espirito Santo could both be seen attempting to calm the situation.Nicolas Jackson even appeared to slap Forest defender Morato during the scuffle.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, Maresca is not concerned about his side’s ill-discipline, explaining after the match: “I like the way the team is fighting – I don’t see any problems with that.”Referee Chris Kavanagh was finally able to get players back under control before restarting the match.Enzo Maresca insists identity of Chelsea is starting to take shape Williams and Cucurella were both booked for their involvement, along with Blues defender Levi Colwill.The late melee failed to inspire either side to find a winning goal, though, as the match ended 1-1.Forest had taken the lead early in the second half through Chris Wood before Noni Madueke’s equaliser eight minutes later.It means Chelsea sit fourth in the table heading into the international break, four points behind league leaders Liverpool.As for Forest, they are ninth with just one defeat from their opening seven matches.Players from both sides joined in before Williams and Cucurella were shown yellow cardsCredit: Premier League More