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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

EVERTON host Newcastle United hoping to make it a second successive win after their poor start to the season.The Toffees had lost their first four games in a row but have now collected four points in two matches after a 1-1 draw with Leicester and a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace to ease pressure on Sean Dyche.Newcastle, who currently sit seventh, will be hoping to build on last week’s impressive draw with Man City.Kick off time: 5.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event / NowTVEverton XI: Pickford; Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Young; Doucoure, Mangala; Harrison, McNeil, Ndiaye; Calvert-LewinNewcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Burn, Schar, Hall; Joelinton; Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Gordon, BarnesFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

LEICESTER host Bournemouth in a huge Premier League clash at the King Power this afternoon.The Foxes are still searching for their first win of the season, while the Cherries go into the match after a 3-1 win over fierce rivals Southampton.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

ARSENAL have secured a huge win against Southampton to keep in touching distance of Premier League leaders Liverpool.Cameron Archer stunned the Gunners by firing the Saints ahead.But Kai Havertz scored a record-equalling goal to level the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli put the hosts in front.And Bukayo Saka’s late goal made sure of the points.RESULT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonTV channel/live stream: Not televised in the UK due to blackoutArsenal team: Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Sterling, JesusSouthampton team: Ramsdale, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Manning, Downes, Aribo, Dibling, Fernandes, StewartFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the Emirates with our live blog below…FT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonThe Saints gave a much better account of themselves today.Arsenal just had too much firepower for them over the course of the ninety minutes.Southampton dreamed of an upset here when they scored against the run of play but it was not to be.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 3-1 SouthamptonThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a vital win for Arsenal before the international break.Mikel Arteta celebrates on the touchline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+8. Trossaard drives forward once again.He looks to play it into the path of Martinelli but sends him too wide.The Brazilian looks to cut it back from the byline but Ramsdale cuts it out with ease.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+6. Rice swings in another corner for the hosts.Gabriel rises to meet it at the back post but cannot get his effort on target.Arsenal have failed to make those corners count as they usually do today.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+4. This has been a very different test for Arsenal today.Much-fancied to get a convincing win, The Saints have made themselves difficult to break down.It is only when they opened up more, looking to get forward themselves, that The Gunners have had any joy.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90+2. You feel any chance of getting something from this game has gone now for Southampton.It is more a case of damage limitation now.They have played well in the main and do not deserve a hammering with the final scoreline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton90. The Emirates erupted as that shot hit the back of the net.Two-one is always a nervy scoreline as it only takes one moment of magic to take the win away from you.We are going to have nine added minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-1 Southampton88. Trossard drives forward through the heart of the defence.As a tackle comes in, the ball breaks kindly for Saka.He strokes the ball home to ensure all three points for Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton86. The Gunners are looking a bit nervy at the back now.Southampton on the other hand, are looking like a completely different team.If they played like this more consistently, they would have a much better points return, that is for sure.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton86. Tomiyasu comes on for Partey.Arteta seemingly want to hold onto what they have now.Southampton are running out of time to get anything from this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton82. The Saints are asking real questions of the Arsenal defence.Sugawara plays a teasing ball across the six yard box but no one is there to tap home.Archer really needed to be gambling on that ball coming in more.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton80. Wow. What a huge chance for the visitors.As the corner comes in, Raya completely misses his punch.The ball strikes Harwood-Bellis and crashes against the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton78. Southampton have made this difficult for Arsenal this afternoon.Had they kept hold of their lead for longer, it would have made for a nervy end to the game for the hosts.Now they need to chase this game.Dibling tries a curling shot from outside the box but it deflects off a defender and strikes the outside of the post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton76. Arsenal are happy to just retain possession and knock the ball around now.The Saints are having to send more players forward to create another glimpse of goal.Despite the scoreline, this game is still finely poised.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton74. Arsenal look a far bigger threat with Trossard and Martinelli on the pitch.They are making runs that create space for the likes of Saka.You feel The Gunners need another goal to make sure of the victory.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton72. As predicted Southampton have just struggled to maintain this compact defence for the entire game.No one was picking up Martinelli as he ghosted in to score at the back post.Southampton will need to venture forward more now if they are going to get anything from this game.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton70. It is amazing how long these reviews take.You would think it is pretty simple to draw a straight line on a computer monitor.Finally, they decide that Martinelli was onside.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-1 Southampton68. Saka plays a delightful ball into the back post.Martinelli arrives late to stroke home at the back post.VAR is reviewing a possible offside for the Brazilian.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton66. The Gunners are piling on the pressure now.Merino is penalised for a foul on Aribo as he tried to win the header.It gives the visitors a bit of breathing space to regroup now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton64. Arsenal are brimming with confidence now.The movement off the ball is causing problems for Martin’s side.Partey strikes from outside of the box but it deflects wide of the goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton62. This is a far more entertaining game now.However, as Southampton open up more in an attacking sense it gives The Gunners more space to work with.Rice tries a shot from distance but it goes well over the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton60. Arsenal look to shift it up a gear now.They stream forward once again and force a corner but the referee pulls it back for an offside in the build-up.Sterling and Jesus are replaced by Martinelli and Trossard.Jorginho comes off for Merino.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Southampton58. Well that may be one of the shortest leads of the season.Saka plays the ball into the path of Havertz who shifts it onto his left foot and lets fly from outside the box.His effort strikes the inside of the post with Ramsdale well beaten.Copy linkCopied More

PREMIER LEAGUE champions Manchester City host high-flying Fulham and Pep’s side will be determined to get back to winning ways.City have dropped points in their last two Prem games – a frenetic 2-2 draw with Arsenal followed by a 1-1 encounter against Newcastle.While the Cottagers are on a two-game winning run after ironically beating Newcastle before picking up three points against Nottingham Forest.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the Etihad with our live blog below… More

WEST HAM take on Ipswich at the London Stadium this afternoon.The Hammers have been in poor form of late, taking just two points from their last four games.Ipswich are still searching for their first win of the season but are unbeaten in their last four matches. Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

BRENTFORD have beaten Wolves in an eight-goal Premier League thriller.The Bees are now level on points with 8th-placed Tottenham who play Brighton on Sunday.While Wolves stay rock-bottom of the table.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

LIVERPOOL travel to Crystal Palace for a huge Premier League clash at Saturday lunchtime.The Reds are top of the table going into today’s match, while the Eagles are still searching for their first win of the season as pressure mounts on Oliver Glasner.Kick off time: 12.30pm BSTTV/Stream: TNT Sports 1/discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More