Chelsea couldn't make the most of a golden opportunity on Sunday, as they sleepwalked to a 1-1 draw away to Brentford a day after Nottingham Forest were beaten by Aston Villa.

Chelsea dropped two points in the race to secure Champions League qualification as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford. With this match coming not even 72 hours after the midweek win over Tottenham,

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Nuno’s team may not play like a modern superclub — but when facing teams that do, they’ve consistently found a way to thrive

A pair of quick fire early goals drove Aston Villa to a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday at Villa Park, further thickening the top-four plot in the Premier League.

In a thrilling matchup on April 6, Aston Villa triumphed over Nottingham Forest with a score of 2-1, solidifying their status as serious contenders for a Champions League spot. With this victory, Villa not only extended their winning streak but also applied considerable pressure on rivals Chelsea and Manchester City,