da betsson： Mendy had Sterling to thank after his brace ensured the goalkeeper's dreadful error didn't cost Chelsea the game against Nottingham Forest.

da leao： After ending their losing streak last time out, Chelsea took yet another backwards step as they were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by relegation-battling Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Edouard Mendy's calamitous error gifted Forest an early lead as Taiwo Awoniyi capitalised, but a two-goal salvo from Raheem Sterling turned the game on its head after the break. The second strike was sensational, as he cut inside and curled home a wonderful finish to round off a swift couter-attack.

However, the Blues couldn't hold out for a second win on the bounce as Awoniyi was left unmarked to nod in his second just moments after Chelsea had taken the lead. The result leaves Frank Lampard's side marooned in 11th and he is still winless at home since returning to the dugout, while Forest are now closing in on safety.

Here are GOAL's Chelsea player ratings from Stamford Bridge…

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Edouard Mendy (3/10):

Lampard reinstated the player he signed to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2021, and the decision backfired inside 15 minutes when Mendy inexplicably failed to claim a cross, allowing Taiwo Awoniyi to nod home a simple header.

Trevoh Chalobah (7/10):

A useful attacking weapon as he was often the spare man on the right and popped up with an assist after combining well with Noni Madueke.

Thiago Silva (5/10):

Two tifos were passed around the stands in his honour before kick-off amid rumours of a possible exit, but he didn't cover himself in glory for the opener.

Benoit Badiashile (5/10):

Despite having Awoniyi in his sights he failed to read the danger and barely got off the ground. Not great awareness for the second goal, either.

Lewis Hall (6/10):

Brought in with pretty much every other left-back injured. Generally did well but lost Awoniyi for his second.

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Conor Gallagher (6/10):

Full of running as always and his impetus helped Chelsea grow back into the game.

Enzo Fernandez (6/10):

Would have hoped to have more influence against the relegation strugglers but was a little withdrawn. Could probably do with a rest after so many games since arriving in England.

Mateo Kovacic (5/10):

Forced off with an innocuous injury late in the first half. Could have played his last game for the club amid reports he's on his way out.

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Noni Madueke (6/10):

Involved in the goal but largely kept quiet before going off after his impressive recent displays.

Joao Felix (5/10):

Lucky to escape punishment for blasting a ball towards Ryan Yates in frustration, but didn't actually hit him. Came within a whisker of a sensational goal but generally cut an exasperated figure.

Raheem Sterling (8/10):

A little ponderous when one-on-one and allowed Joe Worrall to make a last-ditch block in the first period. Made amends with a cool finish shortly after the break before a wonderful curling effort to get his brace.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek (6/10):

On just before half-time for Kovacic. Picked up a neat assist for Sterling's second on the break.

Kai Havertz (5/10):

Provided more a of a focal point but didn't get the service he needed to make a difference.

Hakim Ziyech (5/10):

Had a couple of bright moments but wasn't able to engineer anything truly meaningful.

Frank Lampard (4/10):

The decision to drop Kepa backfired very quickly, and the first-half display was turgid. His half-time team talk worked, but Chelsea's defending wasn't good enough to see out the win.