The winger was dazzling down the flank for the Blues, but Enzo Maresca's side failed to build on their good recent form at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea struggled to break Nottingham Forest down throughout a tight encounter on Sunday in which the Blues dominated most of the territory but could not take all three points as they were held to a 1-1 draw.
The home side's best opportunity of the first half came just before the interval, as a ball into the box from Noni Madueke was met by Cole Palmer. Multiple Forest players attempted to block, and Nicolas Jackson swung his boot at the loose ball, but it was somehow cleared off the line.
Forest had the lead four minutes after the restart, however, as a long free-kick from James Ward-Prowse was knocked down by Nikola Milenkovic, and Chris Wood slid in to finish under Robert Sanchez. The lead didn't last, though, as Chelsea were level on 56 minutes, with Madueke finishing after cutting in from the right flank.
With just over 15 minutes remaining, Forest were reduced to 10 men, as Ward-Prowse was shown a second yellow card after losing his footing and grabbing the ball with his hands. And late on, both sides were indebted to their goalkeepers, as Matz Sels made three brilliant late saves, two from Palmer and one from Christopher Nkunku, while Sanchez expertly kept out Neco Williams and Jota Silva, as the game ended all square.
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Robert Sanchez (7/10):
Caught in no-man's land for Wood's goal. Didn't have a great deal to do otherwise until he made two brilliant late saves to earn Chelsea a point.
Malo Gusto (5/10):
Pushed forward whenever he could. Outjumped by Milenkovic as he nodded down for Wood to score and seemed to struggle at right-back.
Wesley Fofana (7/10):
Brilliant block to deny Yates. Incredibly strong in the air, especially against such a physical side. Booked in injury-time and will miss the upcoming clash with Liverpool.
Levi Colwill (6/10):
So careful with the ball, which helps Chelsea build from the back. Strong against Forest's pace and power.
Marc Cucurella (5/10):
Adventurous in possession. Not as strong defensively as Forest appeared to target his side. Booked late on and is also suspended for the game against the Reds.
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Moises Caicedo (5/10):
Poor challenge on Gibbs-White punished with a yellow card. Failed to track Wood's run despite marking the striker for Forest's goal. Still doesn't seem to be up to speed in this team.
Enzo Fernandez (7/10):
All over the pitch, winning duels, and keeping the Blues ticking. A captain's performance. Subbed for Joao Felix with 10 minutes left.
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Noni Madueke (8/10):
Fired just wide after an excellent run in the first half but scored in the second after dropping his shoulder and shooting from the edge of the box. Subbed late on after an electric display, for which he deserved his goal.
Cole Palmer (7/10):
Wonderful link-up play with his fellow attackers, particularly Madueke, and set up his goal with a sideways pass. Forest resorted to kicking him. Forced multiple excellent saves from Sels, including a superb double-stop in injury-time.
Nicolas Jackson (5/10):
Saw a poked effort somehow cleared off the line. Frustrated by Forest's backline as he didn't have a clear-cut chance thereafter. Replaced by Nkunku.
Jadon Sancho (6/10):
A consistent outlet. Kept trying to go beyond his defender but faded as the game went on. Clearly needs to improve his fitness to ensure he can contribute for 90 minutes, but that will come.
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Christopher Nkunku (6/10):
On as Chelsea chased it against 10 men. Sels denied him in injury-time.
Joao Felix (5/10):
Replaced Fernandez. Headed just wide in injury time from Neto's cross.
Mykhailo Mudryk (6/10):
On for Sancho. Barely touched the ball.
Pedro Neto (6/10):
Replaced Madueke. Brilliant cross should have set up a winner for Felix. Booked for a rash tackle.
Tosin Adarabioyo (N/A):
On in injury-time. Slotted into the backline as the clock ticked down.
Enzo Maresca (6/10):
A weirdly flat performance from Chelsea here was not helped by his tactical indecision. The refusal to make any changes before Forest's red card was odd, and didn't pay off, as his substitutions only limited his side's fluency.