Chelsea will be looking to continue their momentum from defeating Liverpool when the Premier League returns this weekend, and Enzo Maresca has already been handed some good news.

The Blues’ 2025-26 campaign started with inconsistent results and performances, but their late victory against the Reds fueled their belief.

Estevao Willian scored in the game’s dying embers at Stamford Bridge, moving Chelsea up to seventh in the Premier League table.

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Now the Blues are preparing to compete against Nottingham Forest in their first game back after the international break, and Chelsea will be pleased with a decision the Premier League have made.

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Chelsea will travel to the City Ground on Saturday, aiming to increase the pressure on Ange Postecoglou following his dismal start to life at Nottingham Forest.

Postecoglou has failed to win a single game since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo, and Chelsea will have gained slight confidence because of who the match-day official is.

It has been confirmed that Chris Kavanagh will referee Chelsea’s game this weekend. Given their recent disciplinary problems, this might be exactly what the Blues need.

Maresca’s men have received multiple...