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Calum McFarlane

Also known as: Chelsea interim boss

Chelsea interim manager who took charge after Liam Rosenior's dismissal in April 2026, guiding the club through a troubled season including an FA Cup final appearance.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Chelsea's poor discipline is a 'problem': McFarlane By AFP May 25, 2026 10:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Interim manager Calum McFarlane reacts during the English Premier League football matc

    Chelsea's poor discipline is a 'problem': McFarlane
  3. Citizen Digital

    Under interim boss Calum McFarlane, they produced a battling but ultimately impotent display that underlined why frustrated fans protested against owners BlueCo before kick-off and chanted "we want our Chelsea back".

    Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
  4. Citizen Digital

    "Hopefully the result will be better than the last two times." Guardiola's glittering array of trophies and vast experience are a stark contrast to Chelsea's novice interim boss Calum McFarlane.

    Man City battle 'fatigue' ahead of FA Cup final clash
  5. Citizen Digital

    McFarlane calls on Chelsea to save troubled season with FA Cup glory By AFP May 14, 2026 09:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Interim manager Calum McFarlane reacts during the English Premier Lea

    McFarlane calls on Chelsea to save troubled season with FA Cup glory
  6. Citizen Digital

    But a more obdurate performance provided some encouragement for interim boss Calum McFarlane to take into next weekend's FA Cup final against Manchester City.

    Manchester United held at Sunderland
  7. Citizen Digital

    But there were some shoots of recovery for interim boss Calum McFarlane to take into next weekend's FA Cup final against Manchester City.

    Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw
  8. Citizen Digital

    The Blues, under interim boss Calum McFarlane, still have a chance to end the season on a high if they beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final but their league form is an embarrassment.

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
  9. Citizen Digital

    Struggling Chelsea have foundations for success, says McFarlane By AFP May 08, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea fans hold a protest against Behdad Eghbali and Clearlake Capital outside the

    Struggling Chelsea have foundations for success, says McFarlane
  10. The Standard

    The Blues, under interim boss Calum McFarlane, still have a chance to end the season on a high if they beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final but their league form is an embarrassment.

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
  11. Citizen Digital

    Calum McFarlane's team are 10 points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa, with only nine points available in the race for the top-five finish that secures Champions League qualification.

    Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid

Monday 25 May

  1. Chelsea's eight red cards cost Premier League qualification hopes

    Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane acknowledged the team's poor discipline—eight red cards in the Premier League this season—as a key factor in their failure to secure European qualification after finishing 10th. Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card in Chelsea's final match, a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Semenyo's back-flick goal fires Man City to FA Cup win

    Antoine Semenyo scored a back-flick goal in the second half to give Manchester City a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday, clinching City's eighth FA Cup triumph and second trophy of the season.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Manchester City face fatigue before FA Cup final

    Pep Guardiola's Manchester City hope to overcome mounting fatigue in Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, while also pursuing Arsenal in the Premier League title race with two games remaining.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Chelsea interim boss urges FA Cup win to salvage season

    Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has called on his side to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday to salvage their troubled season, with the club without a win in their last seven Premier League games and sitting in ninth place with no realistic chance of Champions League qualification.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Manchester United held goalless at Sunderland in Premier League

    Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Arsenal poised for first league title in 22 years

    Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race and a win at West Ham on Sunday could clinch their first English title in 22 years, while Manchester City's recent 3-3 draw at Everton has damaged their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win combined with West Ham dropping points would move them towards safety.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea interim boss defends club despite sixth straight defeat

    Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said the Blues have the "foundations" for success after pundit Jamie Carragher labelled them a "broken club" following a disastrous Premier League run. Chelsea suffered their sixth straight league defeat against Nottingham Forest, slumping to ninth in the table.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal leads Premier League as title race enters final stretch

    Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Nottingham Forest beats Chelsea 3-1 in Premier League

    Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival bid while dealing a significant blow to Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus converted a penalty; Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a late first-half penalty.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Chelsea interim manager insists club remains attractive despite turmoil

    Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their turbulent campaign. Chelsea's BlueCo owners are searching for their sixth permanent manager since buying the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022, and have had eight managers in the past 10 years excluding interims.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Arsenal aim to extend Premier League lead over City

    Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Enzo Fernandez's goal sends Chelsea into FA Cup final

    Enzo Fernandez scored a first-half header to secure Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues into the final against Manchester City in their first match after manager Liam Rosenior's sacking.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Chelsea's Estevao ruled out for season with hamstring injury

    Brazilian winger Estevao, 19, is out for the rest of the English season after suffering a hamstring injury in Chelsea's defeat by Manchester United, with interim boss Calum McFarlane saying his participation in the World Cup is uncertain.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea interim boss McFarlane confident Blues can turn season around

    Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane said Friday there was "a lot of belief" the Blues could turn their season around after five straight Premier League defeats and the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. McFarlane, who takes charge ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds on Sunday, said despite recent poor form, the squad has talented players capable of recovering the season.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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