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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea preview: Prediction, date, venue, and how to watch Premier League match on DAZN in Canada
The Premier League returns on Saturday following the October international break, and the first match on the schedule features Nottingham Forest at home against Chelsea.
Forest are still looking for their first win under Ange Postecoglou, who took over the reins in early September and did not bring a new manager bounce to the club with him. Instead, Forest remain just above the relegation zone, and rumours are swirling of Postecoglou's job security already being in jeopardy.
As for Chelsea, they started the season brightly but hit a spell of poor form that saw them go winless in three league matches, including back-to-back losses to end September. However, October brought renewed promise for the Blues as they defeated Liverpool just before the break, and now they return from hiatus looking to capitalize on a team in turmoil.
DAZN News has all the information for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea kick-off, date
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will take place at 7:30 am ET on Saturday, October 18, in the Premier League.
That means that fans watching on the West Coast of Canada will be able to watch all the action on DAZN from 4:30 am PT .
- Date: Saturday, October 18
- Kick-off: 7:30 am ET / 4:30 am PT
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea being played?
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will take place at the City Ground, located in Nottingham.
The venue opened in 1898 and can hold up to 30,455 fans in its current configuration.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea: what the managers are saying
Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest
(via Nottingham Forest)
“They have a squad full of quality, and they have a squad that can cope with the demands of the competitions they’re competing in.
“They have plenty of dangerous individual players too, so it was always going to be a great challenge for us.
“They do try and play, too, which is what can make it so exciting, because we want to be a dominant team as well.
“It gives us a great chance to challenge ourselves against a quality opponent.”
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
(via BBC)
"When we analyse a team we try and consider everything. We have watched all the games with Ange [Postecoglou] in charge, so making changes, you sometimes plan but also it depends on the game. With the amount of games now we need to think of changes not only during, but also the starting XI."
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea prediction
Postecoglou has not proven to be the cure for Forest, and the Blues will push him one step closer to the exit.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-3 Chelsea
How to watch the Premier League in Canada on DAZN
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How much does a DAZN subscription cost in Canada?
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