Chelsea lose also ground in the race for the top four in the draw

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea

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But Chelsea seized the lead when Sterling took full advantage of Willy Boley's poor effort at a clearance that deflected off the bar.

After the half, the hosts took the lead, with Johnson forcing Kepa into another save in the 50th minute, before Gibbs-White delivered a stunning strike that thundered off the bar and into safety.

Thick Brush Stroke Forest eventually broke through when Aurier volleyed past Kepa after Chelsea failed to clear a corner, the right-back celebrating furiously.