Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice as Nottingham Forest secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Nigerian striker gave the visitors an early lead, rising highest to head home a pinpoint cross from Dilane Bakwa.
Forest extended their advantage in the 20th minute after Awoniyi was brought down in the box by Malo Gusto.
Igor Jesus stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, sending Robert Sanchez the wrong way.
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Chelsea had a chance to get back into the game before the break when they were awarded a penalty following a foul on Jesse Derry, but Cole Palmer’s effort was brilliantly saved by Matz Sels.
Awoniyi grabbed his second of the day to make it three for Forest, finishing neatly from Morgan Gibbs-White’s delivery.
The 28-year-old has now recorded four goals and one assist in 14 league appearances this season.
Joao Pedro pulled one back for Chelsea in stoppage time.
By Adeboye Amosu


