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Calum McFarlane

Also known as: McFarlane · Chelsea interim boss

Chelsea interim manager overseeing the club during a turbulent 2025-26 season marked by multiple defeats and managerial instability.

Calum McFarlane took charge of Chelsea as interim manager after Liam Rosenior's dismissal and guided the Blues into the FA Cup final with a 1-0 semi-final victory over Leeds. Despite a run of league defeats that saw Chelsea slump to ninth place, McFarlane has defended the club's prospects and expressed belief the squad can turn their season around.

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Friday 8 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.

    15 hours ago · 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.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  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

Sunday 3 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

Friday 1 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

Thursday 30 April

  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

Saturday 25 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

Friday 24 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

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