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Chelsea's Champions League Dream Fades

Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes have all but disappeared following a 3-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, extending their losing streak to six Premier League matches.

The ninth-placed Blues, now under interim boss Calum McFarlane after Liam Rosenior's dismissal, suffered their sixth consecutive league loss - the first time since November 1993. Joao Pedro's injury-time overhead kick provided scant consolation for a side that looked completely out of sorts, with fans expressing their anger with loud jeers as many left Stamford Bridge before the final whistle. afrikasportnews.co.za

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher described the situation as 'shocking' and claimed it 'looks like a broken football club right now.' Chelsea now face an uphill battle to secure European football, sitting 10 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa with just three games remaining.