Nicolas Jackson hits Morato as Chelsea and Nottingham Forest players get into heated brawl

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood: “We know they are a good side and it’s always going to be a tough occasion at Stamford Bridge, but we want to be rising up the table and competing up there for years to come.”

On scoring the opener: “It’s always nice to be scoring and ticking over. It would have be nice if it was three points rather than one, though.”

On trying to match away performances back at the City Ground: “We want to bring it to the City Ground but it’s not something we need to panic about. It will click at home.

“We’re working hard so I’m sure it will come.”

Chelsea goalscorer Noni Madueke, speaking to BBC MOTD2: “They are a stubborn side. We went into the game with the intention to take three points but we couldn’t get over the line and it’s frustrating.

“They were defending pretty much the whole game and sometimes it just doesn’t fall. We go into the international break and come back prepared for Liverpool.

“Credit to them, they are resilient with a lot of players behind the ball. They know if you give us space we are dangerous, having said that we could have scored three, four or five, but its one of those games.”

On scoring the equaliser: “It’s nice to get a goal, I’ve missed a few chances recently. Of course, we didn’t win the game so it doesn’t count for much.”

On how the season has gone so far: “It’s a good start, just one loss in the league, some great performances with a lot of goals and we’re still conceding some sloppy goals. It’s a good start with a new manager.”

On being called up for England duty: “It’s an honour to be called up for your country and that your work is recognised so I’m buzzing.”

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, speaking to BBC MOTD2: “The full game was a very good game with both teams trying. We played and created.

“The second half was very good for the spectators. We controlled the game well. There is no other way to play against big teams, if you don’t unite then it’s difficult.

“We blocked the middle of the park and dealt well with one v ones out wide. The game was stretched, we had a good chance and then Chelsea had a good chance.

“The goalkeepers were great at both ends.”

On away form: “We don’t make any difference in performance at home and away.

“We need to assess why we aren’t getting results at the City Ground. Away we are doing really well but at home we aren’t. The issue is to resolve what is happening at the City Ground.”

On goalscorer Chris Wood: “He is giving us good results. Chris is always there to deliver and we are happy for it.”

On Morgan Gibbs-White limping off with an injury: “He will be assessed and tomorrow he will do a scan to see if he can join the England squad. I hope for the best.”

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, speaking to BBC MOTD2: “I think we deserved to win.

“They are a very good team and we knew they would defend well. It was a tough and tricky game, very different to Brighton. We were patient on the ball and created chances.

“Overall the performance was good and I think we deserved to win.

“Their keeper was the best of the game. We created chances and arrived at goal in the way we want to.”

On whether he has concerns about home form not matching results on the road: “I don’t think so. If you analyse the games, I think Crystal Palace was like today – we created and deserved to win. I don’t think there is any reason.”

Here’s how fans reacted as Nicolas Jackson hits Morato as Chelsea and Nottingham Forest players get into heated brawl…

@StanHarper1403: How’s Jackson got away with that then?

@Ireland_2012: Blue fist at Morato in there..

@Cookiex2: I’m sure the PGMOL will punish it accordingly by finding an Arsenal player to ban for 3 games

@AlieNFFClineker: This needs looking into

@ForestFanBase: This was absolutely pathetic. Made a big thing of a nothing incident just because they looked foolish. 🤦‍♂️

@erskkbo: Forest ruffling feathers by daring to be fighting for a point against a “big” team…love to see it…COYR, here to stay.😉

@psychoFTID: Is that Nicolas Jackson throwing a punch in there? I’m sure the @premierleague and the @FA_PGMOL will clarify and suspend accordingly 😳😂😂😂😂

@RedDogNF: Forest players getting punched, you’re a fucking joke @OfficialFPLm@PLMatchCentre #nffc

@nottm_forest: Definitely a punch thrown by a Chelsea player here… #CHENFO #NFFC

@realDavidMyers: Do I see a punch being chucked?

@NFFC__Cam: Punch thrown by a Chelsea player there, get him banned

@McBrads95: Even if it’s a bench player, no surprise VAR somehow missed a punch being thrown at a Forest player (morato especially) #CHENFO #NFFC @FA_PGMOL

@forestfan2024: That Nicolas Jackson thinks he’s tough guy, Morato would flatten him if all those players weren’t in the way. #cfc #nffc

@DaveHo1mes: “Nottingham Forest and Morato have been charged by the FA for intentionally getting in the way of a poorly aimed slap”

@KJMsport57: Didn’t VAR get involved? Checks notes. Oh no, of course, it’s Forest. No action required. #nffc @NFFC

@henjohansen1: But of course no red or even a VAR check… 😡

@FRIKSHON: @FA_PGMOL Retrospective action please? Or are we gonna brush it under the carpet because it’s one of the elite brigade? This guy lost his head & nothing was done before this. Ignoring blatant bookable offences which would have meant second yellows aswell. Not a great look.

@forestforever11: About the only target he actually managed to hit in that game to be fair.