Chelsea Beat Forest 3-0 After Second-Half Comeback

Chelsea staged a powerful second-half turnaround to defeat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the City Ground on October 18, 2025, showcasing Enzo Maresca’s tactical brilliance and the Blues’ growing Premier League dominance.

After a sluggish first half marked by wasted chances and tight Forest defending, Chelsea roared back with three unanswered goals. Josh Acheampong opened the scoring just two minutes after the restart, followed swiftly by Pedro Neto’s stunning strike. Captain Reece James added the final blow in the 84th minute, securing a commanding victory that lifted Chelsea higher up the league table.

Forest, led by newly appointed manager Ange Postecoglou, battled bravely in the first half but couldn’t withstand Chelsea’s relentless second-half pressure. Moments after the final whistle, Forest’s board announced Postecoglou’s dismissal, ending his turbulent 39-day spell in charge.

Post-match, Maresca praised his side’s composure and adaptability:

“We struggled a bit first half. Second half we were much better and deserved to win the game,” he said, crediting his halftime adjustments for the transformation.

With this victory, Chelsea’s title ambitions continue to gain momentum, blending solid defense with clinical attacking flair — hallmarks of a team built to challenge for silverware this season.