Chelsea steamrolled Nottingham Forest 5-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup as Eden Hazard shone on his first start of the season.

Hazard has made only substitute appearances this season after breaking his ankle over the summer but looked in rude health as goals from Kenedy, Charly Musonda and a hat-trick from Michy Batshuayi sent Chelsea through at Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte has yet to win a domestic cup competition as a manager and used this game to give his fringe players a run out, including youngsters Musonda and 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu, who came on with 30 minutes to go.

On the 13th anniversary of Forest legend Brian Clough's passing, the Sky Bet Championship side were blown away by the Premier League champions, although they did fire a late consolation through Tendayi Darikwa and hit the crossbar at 2-0 through Kieran Dowell.

Player Ratings

Chelsea: Caballero (7), Rudiger (8), Christensen (7), Cahill (7), Zappacosta (7), Bakayoko (7), Fabregas (8), Kenedy (8), Musonda (7), Batshuayi (8), Hazard (9)

Subs: Ampadu (7), Clarke-Salter (6)

Nottingham Forest: Henderson (3), Lichaj (6), Mancienne (6), Osborn (6), Fox (6), Dowell (7), Hobbs (6), Bouchalakis (6), Walker (5), Cummings (5), Worrall (5)

Subs: Clough (5), Brerton (7), Darwika (6)

Man of the match: Eden Hazard

Forest pressed Chelsea high up the pitch in the early stages - but that left them exposed in defence and Chelsea didn't take long to grab the advantage.

Antonio Rudiger strode out from the back with the ball and curled over a wonderful cross which was finished first-time at the back post from Kenedy.

Hazard's first main contribution came four minutes later as he picked out a pass for Batshuayi to chase and finish past a helpless Stephen Henderson.

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Despite making nine changes, Antonio Conte named a strong side with Eden Hazard making his first start of the season since recovering from a broken ankle while Willy Caballero and Charly Musonda were given their debuts. Nottingham Forest made eight changes with former Chelsea youngster Michael Mancienne captaining the team and goalkeeper Stephen Henderson makes his first start since returning from a serious Achilles injury.

On-loan Everton man Dowell crashed a free-kick against the crossbar on 26 minutes before Musonda capped his debut with a goal. The 20-year-old got free on the right and fired a powerful effort through the grasp of Henderson.

Chelsea maintained their dominance after the break with Hazard popping up all over the pitch to cause chaos.

Hazard struck a post soon after the restart after making space for himself on the left edge of the area.

He then latched onto a splendid pass from Cesc Fabregas and was unselfish to lay on a tap in for Batshuayi. Chelsea scored a fifth when Kenedy's shot from a tight angle bounced back off the bar and in off Batshuayi's lap for his third.

What's next?

Next up for Chelsea on Saturday at 3pm is a trip to Stoke City while Nottingham Forest return to calmer waters with a trip to Aston Villa on Saturday evening, which is live on Sky Sports Football.

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Teams

Chelsea Caballero, Rudiger, Christensen (Clarke-Salter 71), Cahill (c), Zappacosta (Sterling 76), Bakayoko, Fabregas (Ampadu 56), Kenedy, Musonda, Batshuayi, Hazard
Subs Not Used Eduardo, Moses, Willian, Morata
Booked
Goals Kenedy 13, Batshuayi 19, 53, 85, Musonda 40

Nottingham Forest Henderson, Lichaj, Mancienne (c), Osborn, Fox (Darikwa 59), Dowel (Clough 74)l, Hobbs, Bouchalakis, Walker (Brereton 65), Cummings, Worrall
Subs Not Used Smith, McKay, Carayol, Vellios
Booked
Goals Darikwa 90

Attendance 40,621

Referee Chris Kavanagh