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Liam Rosenior

Liam Rosenior — Chelsea manager who was sacked during the club's troubled 2025/26 season.

2026-04-252026-06-30

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    -- but they ended one point away from European qualification, completing a wretched season that also included an FA Cup final loss to Manchester City.McFarlane, who first stepped in following Enzo Maresca's exit, returned as interim boss for the last six games after Liam Rosenior

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

    Alonso becomes the sixth permanent manager to take charge at Stamford Bridge in the past four years after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.

    Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
  4. Citizen Digital

    McFarlane took over following Liam Rosenior's sacking in April after just 106 days in charge.

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

    McFarlane is in his second spell as interim boss after stepping up from his under-21 coaching role to replace Enzo Maresca in January and Liam Rosenior three months later.

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

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    Struggling Chelsea have foundations for success, says McFarlane
  7. Citizen Digital

    Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race' By AFP May 05, 2026 07:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's English head coach Liam Rosenior reacts on the touchline during the English Pre

    Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'
  8. Citizen Digital

    Liam Rosenior was sacked in April, just 106 days after arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca, whose 18-month reign ended in January following hints of a lack of support from Chelsea's hierarchy.

    Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid
  9. Citizen Digital

    McFarlane is in his second spell as Chelsea's stand-in manager this season following Liam Rosenior's sacking on April 22.

    McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers
  10. Citizen Digital

    Can Chelsea stop the rot Chelsea can still end the season on a high despite a horrific run of five successive Premier League defeats that led to Liam Rosenior's recent sacking.

    Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title race
  11. April 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking By AFP April 26, 2026 10:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder #08 Enzo Fernandez (L) vies with L

    Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking

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

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.

    17 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

Friday 8 May

  1. 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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Premier League clubs lose nearly $1 billion despite record revenues

    Premier League clubs lost nearly $1 billion in the 2024/25 season despite amassing record combined revenue of £6.8 billion, as spending on transfers, wages, and agent fees outpaced income. Chelsea posted a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million, exemplifying broader financial strain across the league.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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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