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.
McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers By AFP May 02, 2026 10:01 (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 L …
… But now led by interim manager Calum McFarlane, the Blues can partially salvage a miserable campaign by winning the FA Cup for the first time since 2018. …
… (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday. …
Chelsea can still save season despite slump: McFarlane By AFP April 25, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Chelsea's Interim manager Calum McFarlane reacts during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage in London on January 7, 2026. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.