Reece James believes Chelsea are 'coming strong' as they join Newcastle in sixth place

Chelsea are level on points with Newcastle in sixth while Nottingham Forest secure Premier League status for next season. 
Reece James believes Chelsea are 'coming strong' as they join Newcastle in sixth place

FIGHTING FOR EUROPEAN SPOT: Now level on points with sixth placed Newcastle and eyeing European football next term, Chelsea required courage and conviction to negotiate safe passage through a chaotic game settled by late goals from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson. Pic: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Premier League: Nottingham Forest 2 (Boly 16', Hudson-Odoi 74') Chelsea 3 (Mudryk 8', Sterling 80', Jackson 82')

Moments before kick-off, after learning results elsewhere meant Nottingham Forest’s survival was already effectively assured, supporters inside the City Ground unfurled a giant banner which spanned the Trent End.

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