Chelsea faces Nottingham Forest at City Ground in crucial May 25 Champions League clash

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest battle on May 25 in a pivotal match that could decide Champions League qualification, with Chelsea needing a win to secure their spot. Forest, despite recent setbacks including a key player red card, remain in contention and will host the game at the City Ground.

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London Evening Standard
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Sources: London Evening Standard
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest meet at the City Ground on May 25 in a pivotal Premier League showdown with Champions League qualification at stake.

Chelsea currently holds fifth place, just one point ahead of Forest in seventh. A win for Chelsea will secure their return to Europes elite competition next season, while Forest must win and hope Newcastle or Aston Villa drop points to keep their Champions League dreams alive.

Forests Champions League hopes have dimmed recently after a strong season start. They were comfortably third from late December to early April but have won only two of their last seven league matches. Despite a solid run of five wins and two draws in their last eight games, a 2-0 loss to Newcastle and a red card for Jackson have been setbacks.

"The Blues go into the match sitting fifth, just one point clear of Forest in seventh," highlighting the tight race.

The match kicks off at 4pm BST on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Nottinghams City Ground, promising a tense battle with European football on the line.

This fixture is crucial for both clubs as they aim to secure Champions League football, with Chelsea looking to maintain their slight advantage and Forest fighting to keep their fading hopes alive.
Sources: London Evening Standard
Chelsea faces Nottingham Forest at City Ground on May 25 in a crucial Champions League clash. Chelsea sits fifth, one point ahead of Forest in seventh. A Chelsea win secures European football, while Forest must win and rely on other results to keep Champions League hopes alive.
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Chelsea leads Forest by 1 point ahead of May 25 clash

A win will clinch a return to Europe’s top table for the visitors, while Forest will need to win and see either Newcastle or Aston Villa drop points if they are to realise their own Champions League ambitions.
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Key Facts
  • Chelsea currently sits fifth in the league, just one point clear of Nottingham Forest who are in seventh place, both vying for Champions League qualification.London Evening Standard
  • The Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match is scheduled for 4pm BST on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the City Ground in Nottingham.London Evening Standard
Key Stats at a Glance
Chelsea league position
5th
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Nottingham Forest league position
7th
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Points difference between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest
1 point
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Match kick-off time
4pm BST
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Match date
May 25, 2025
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Forest's fluctuating form impacts Champions League hopes

Key Facts
  • Nottingham Forest held a strong third place in the league from late December to early April, establishing a solid claim for a Champions League berth.
  • Forest's form has declined recently, with just two wins in their last seven league matches.
  • Despite recent struggles, Forest has been resilient in the run-in with five wins, two draws, and one loss in their last eight league games but suffered a setback losing 2-0 to Newcastle and had Jackson sent off.London Evening Standard
Key Stats at a Glance
Nottingham Forest league position from late December to early April
3rd
Nottingham Forest wins in last seven league matches
2 wins
Nottingham Forest record in last eight league fixtures
5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
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Nottingham Forest loss to Newcastle
2-0
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