"Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure at Nottingham Forest having failed to secure a win in his seven games in charge. Reports suggest Sean Dyche is waiting to take over, but history shows Evangelos Marinakis sways like the wind, and victory against Chelsea could be enough to save Postecoglou's job for now. Goals have been a mounting concern for a team that have been beaten in four of their last five league matches and failed to score in any of those defeats."
"It will be a tough task against a buoyant Chelsea team, who entered the international break having beaten Liverpool. Moises Caicedo was instrumental in the win against the defending champions, scoring the opener, and the 23-year-old leads the league in tackles (28) and interceptions (18). Elliot Anderson, whose total of 55 turnovers is also a league-high tally, will have his work cut out for him in what may be his toughest midfield battle of the season."
"Tony Bloom knows that standing still is not an option in the Premier League. The Brighton owner has established his boyhood club as top-flight regulars since their promotion in 2017 thanks to a shrewd recruitment process that is the envy of most of their contemporaries. Bloom acknowledged this week that his aim of qualifying for Europe again has become much harder as Fabian Hurzeler's side prepare to face Newcastle, who have an identical record after seven matches, at the Amex on Saturday."
Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure at Nottingham Forest after failing to win any of his seven matches in charge. Reports link Sean Dyche as a potential replacement, but owner Evangelos Marinakis has shown inconsistent decision-making, and a victory over Chelsea could temporarily secure Postecoglou. Forest have lost four of their last five league games and failed to score in those defeats, risking three consecutive top-flight matches without a goal for the first time since 1999. Chelsea arrive buoyant after beating Liverpool, with Moises Caicedo leading the league in tackles and interceptions and Elliot Anderson facing a difficult midfield battle. Brighton owner Tony Bloom stresses continual improvement and shrewd recruitment as Fabian Hurzeler's side target European qualification against Newcastle.
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