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'Not acceptable': McFarlane laments Chelsea's poor start in defeat to Forest
Chelsea lose sixth consecutive Premier League match for the first time since 1993.
TL;DR
- Chelsea lost their sixth consecutive Premier League match, a club first since 1993.
- Nottingham Forest secured a crucial win with goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and an Igor Jesus penalty.
- Chelsea interim coach Calum McFarlane described the team's first 15 minutes as "nowhere near the level" required.
- Despite chances, including a missed penalty by Cole Palmer and hitting the post, Chelsea could not equalize.
- João Pedro scored a late consolation goal for Chelsea.
- Nottingham Forest manager Vítor Pereira faces concerns over Morgan Gibbs-White's injury.