The second round in the Premier League continues tonight (Sunday) with two more games, with the focus being a London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham. Earlier, Nottingham Forest achieved their first win since returning to the Premier League when they beat West Ham 0:1.
Chelsea – Tottenham 0:1 (half time)
Antonio Conte’s intriguing team lived up to expectations in the opening round, with a big 1:4 over Southampton that jumped them to first place. Now, in a London derby against a direct rival for the top 4, Conte will hope to continue the momentum against the team he led to the championship in 2016/17.
The Italian did not make any changes compared to the 11 that started in the opening cycle, which means that none of the purchase players, including Richarlison who returned from suspension, were included in the 11. Rodrigo Bentencourt next to Pierre-Emile Hoyberg in midfield, Harry Kane in attack along with Jung Min Son and Diane Kolosbacki. Three points from the away side would give them their 100th London derby win of all time, but in their last five away games in London, they have collected just one point.
On the other hand, Thomas Tuchel gave the team shirt for the first time to Mark Kokoria, the intriguing acquisition from Brighton, while Raheem Sterling also started for the first time at Stamford Bridge since the move from Manchester City. Tuchel surprised by placing Ruben Loftus-Cheek in midfield, despite both Jorginho and Angolo Kante in the 11.
the progress of the game
19th minute: Goal, 0:1 to Chelsea! Coulibaly put an end to the stuttering opening when he connected with Kokoria’s header from the corner and sent a mighty volley into the net.
Minute 22: Kane sent a long ball towards Sessegnon who had a great chance to equalize, but was stopped by Mendy.
Nottingham Forest – West Ham 0:1
Forest’s first home game in the Premier League since May 1999 ended in their first league win since the comeback. The newcomers, who made their 200th appearance in the Premier League, collected three points for the first time this season against a traditionally difficult opponent, whom they have beaten only twice in the last 21 league games. Jesse Lingard started against the former, who had a goal disallowed by Saeed Benrahma due to a foul, while on the other side Taiwo Oweni gave the host the lead two minutes into the extra time of the half.
West Ham had a chance to equalize in the 65th minute when they were awarded a penalty, but Declan Rice missed from the penalty spot. Nottingham also survived 9 minutes of extra time and celebrated with their fans their first victory in the Premier League after 23 years.
The second round of the Premier League for the 2022/23 season will conclude on Monday when Liverpool host Crystal Palace.