Chelsea face relegation contenders Nottingham Forest in a clash that affects both ends of the league table as the season nears to an end.
The reverse fixture towards start of the season saw Notts Forest come away with all three points in an encounter that saw its only goal come from Anthony Elanga.
Chelsea also failed to win away from home at Notts Forest last season at a time where the Blues were coached by Graham Potter.
Recent form has seen Chelsea string a run of promising performances and results however; a comfortable 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and 5-0 win against soulless West Ham.
It's a must win for both sides - three points for Chelsea may see the Blues climb up into 6th, depending on the outcome at St James Park where Newcastle will play at an earlier kick off.
Three points for Notts Forest however, may well secure safety from relegation.
Chelsea have won just two of their past 10 away league games against Nottingham Forest, going back to November 1994 and February 1999.
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Team News
Neco Williams is missing for the hosts due to an hamstring injury which is set to keep the Welshman out for remaining of the season.
Taiwo Awoniyi completed his return from injury last week, although unlikely ahead of Chris Wood.
Injuries and unavailability has been the ever-present theme for Chelsea throughout this season.
Mauricio Pochettino's side still remain without long term absentees in Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana and Lesley Ugochukwu.
Enzo Fernandez and Robert Sanchez also set to miss remaining of the season.
Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto have returned to team training - as has Reece James who is set to feature in the matchday squad.
Reece James is back after successful surgery on December 22.
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Likely Line-Ups
Sels; Boly, Murillo, Niakhate; Montiel, Yates, Danilo, Aina; Gibbs-White, Wood, Hudson-Odoi
Petrovic; Chalobah, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
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Key Players
Nottingham Forest: Callum Hudson-Odoi
Reinvented and rejuvenated - Hudson Odoi's most recent showing involved a lovely brace against Sheffield United.
The attacking winger has shown to benefit from a new lease of life since departing Chelsea to join Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal.
Eight goal contributions in the last 18 matches started - the former Chelsea man has been one of Forest's bright sparks in attack - amongst the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Elanga.
The wingers' knack to repeatedly cut inside onto his favored right foot poses for an interesting battle up against Trevoh Chalobah at right-back.
Hudson-Odoi will be poised to remind Chelsea fans of the quality with the ball at his feet.
Chelsea: Marc Cucurella
While Cole Palmer has undoubtedly been Chelsea's best player throughout the whole season, Marc Cucurella has been one of a few who has quietly gone about his business in recent months.
The Spaniard deemed to be a £60m 'flop' by media and pundits, has produced performances at the level of his stellar Brighton days.
There has been a lot of talk around the role tweak Mauricio Pochettino has made to the left-back - where recently Cucurella has been acting as an inverted wing-back in possession.
It came to perfection against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, where Cucurella excelled on and off the ball. Picking up positions in central areas of the pitch has enabled Moises Caicedo to play with less defensive burden - thus allowing for a better rest defence.
Cucurella and Caicedo won 18/20 of their ground duels against Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the month.
It's a tweak that has much improved Chelsea's performances of late with fluid build-up play and counter-pressing.
A problem that Nuno Espirito Santo will certainly have to deal with, should Chelsea start to dominate early proceedings as expected.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The clash is set to take place at the 'City Ground', home of Nottingham Forest.
What time is kick-off?
The match will kick off at 17:30 GMT.
How can I watch?
Viewers in the UK can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage will also be available on Sky GO with relevant subscription.
