LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Chelsea have sacked Head Coach Liam Rosenior just four months into his tenure, the club confirmed today, with Callum McFarlane appointed as interim head coach until June.
Rosenior, who was appointed on a six-year contract, still had 5 years and 8 months remaining on his deal at the time of his dismissal.
Reports indicate the 40-year-old could be owed up to £24 million in compensation under the terms of his contract.
The decision ends a brief and turbulent spell for Rosenior at Stamford Bridge.
He took charge in December following the club’s managerial shake-up, but a run of inconsistent results and growing pressure from supporters appear to have forced the board’s hand.
Chelsea currently sit outside the European places in the Premier League, with performances failing to meet expectations despite significant investment in the squad.
Callum McFarlane, a member of the existing coaching staff, will take over on an interim basis until the end of the season.
The club stated that the search for a permanent successor is already underway, with a full-time appointment expected ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano first reported the news, noting the substantial compensation figure attached to Rosenior’s early exit.
The £24 million payout would rank among the largest managerial severance packages in Premier League history, reflecting the length and value of the deal Chelsea offered only four months ago.
Rosenior had previously managed Hull City and earned praise for his work in the Championship before making the step up to Chelsea.
His departure continues a period of managerial instability at the West London club, which has now seen multiple head coaches dismissed in recent seasons.
Chelsea are yet to issue a detailed statement beyond confirming the change.
McFarlane is expected to take his first training session tomorrow ahead of the club’s next fixture.
LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Chelsea’s 1-1 draw away to Manchester City may only go down as a single point in the table, but in the wider context of a club in transition, it felt like much more than that.
Thrown into the deep end following Enzo Maresca’s sudden exit, interim head coach Calum McFarlane faced the ultimate baptism of fire a trip to the Etihad to take on Pep Guardiola’s champions.
Instead of retreating into damage limitation, Chelsea responded with bravery, structure and a refusal to accept defeat.
City’s early dominance was expected, and when Tijani Reijnders punished a costly Chelsea error before half time, it appeared the script was following a familiar path.
Erling Haaland had already rattled the post, and the home crowd sensed another routine win.
But Chelsea did not unravel. McFarlane tweaked his shape at the break, introducing Andrey Santos and asking his side to be braver in transition. The change worked.
Chelsea began to carry a greater attacking threat, even if Pedro Neto’s glaring miss threatened to undo their renewed momentum.
What followed was a test of mentality. Chelsea stayed compact, pressed intelligently and defended as a unit.
Young players like Josh Acheampong and Estevao Willian showed maturity beyond their years, while Enzo Fernandez led by example in midfield. The reward came in the dying seconds.
Malo Gusto’s delivery found Fernandez once more and this time the Argentine made no mistake.
The away end erupted, the bench emptied and a moment of collective release followed weeks of uncertainty.
Beyond the drama, the performance felt like a quiet message to the club’s hierarchy and to likely incoming manager Liam Rosenior.
This squad, often criticised for inconsistency and fragility, showed togetherness, commitment and a willingness to absorb pressure for the greater good.
With this draw Manchester City remain on position two with 42 points from 20 games while Chelsea remain on position 5 with 31 points from same number of games
LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Chelsea have opted for a change in the dugout after ending Enzo Maresca’s 18 month spell as head coach, a decision driven by concerns that the club’s season was drifting off course despite several objectives still within reach.
The Italian coach departs Stamford Bridge with Chelsea sitting fifth in the Premier League, a position that keeps Champions League qualification possible but leaves the club trailing leaders Arsenal by a significant 15-point margin.
Maresca’s exit follows a difficult run of form in the league, where Chelsea managed just one victory in their last seven matches, a sequence that increased pressure on both the manager and the club’s hierarchy.
Behind the scenes, reports of a strained working relationship between Maresca and key decision-makers at the club had been growing, adding to speculation that his long-term future was in doubt.
In a statement confirming the separation, Chelsea said both parties felt a managerial change would give the team the best opportunity to revive their campaign across four competitions, including the crucial push for Champions League football.
Maresca, who arrived in June 2024 after leaving Leicester City, had initially impressed by steering Chelsea to a fourth-place league finish last season, securing a return to Europe’s elite competition.
His tenure also delivered silverware, with Chelsea lifting both the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup, achievements that appeared to cement his position at the club at the time.
Despite those successes, recent results and internal tensions overshadowed earlier progress, ultimately prompting the club to act before the season reaches a decisive phase.
The 45-year-old’s final game in charge was a 2-2 home draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday night, a match that typified Chelsea’s recent inconsistency.
Maresca did not attend the post-match press conference, with the club later explaining his absence was due to illness, though the timing further fuelled speculation about his position.
Attention now turns to Chelsea’s next appointment, with Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior emerging as an early favourite among bookmakers, helped by the fact that both clubs are owned by BlueCo.
Other high-profile names, including former Barcelona coach Xavi, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, are also being linked as Chelsea prepare for a demanding January schedule that begins with a trip to Manchester City on Sunday.
…In one of the season’s biggest upsets, Sunderland shocked Chelsea with a stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 victory and propelled them to second place in the Premier League standings.
LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Sunderland produced one of the most dramatic results of the Premier League season after scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a stunning 2-1 win over Chelsea.
The thrilling encounter kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, as Sunderland defied all odds to defeat one of England’s most powerful sides.
Chelsea had entered the match as strong favorites, boasting an unbeaten run and a squad packed with international talent, but Sunderland’s resilience and belief proved decisive.
The match began with Chelsea dominating possession and creating several early chances, but they failed to convert their control into goals.
Sunderland, on the other hand, remained disciplined at the back and relied on quick counterattacks to test the Chelsea defense.
The breakthrough came midway through the first half when Sunderland’s forward capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home the opener, sending the home fans into wild celebrations.
Chelsea responded with urgency and equalized before halftime through a well-placed strike, setting up a tense second half filled with energy and determination from both sides.
As the game seemed destined to end in a draw, Sunderland continued to push forward, buoyed by the passionate support of their fans.
In the dying moments of stoppage time, Sunderland delivered the decisive blow — a clinical finish that left Chelsea’s defense and goalkeeper stunned.
The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes both on the pitch and in the stands, as Sunderland players celebrated a victory that could define their season.
The win lifts Sunderland to second place in the Premier League table, marking an incredible turnaround for a club that many had written off as mid-table contenders at best.
For Chelsea, the defeat is a major setback in their title chase and a reminder that no fixture in the Premier League can be taken for granted.
Analysts praised Sunderland’s tactical discipline and fighting spirit, with many describing the match as a “statement victory” that highlights their growing ambition.
Fans across social media celebrated the result, calling it one of the most memorable moments of the season so far.
As the Premier League campaign continues, Sunderland’s confidence will be sky-high, while Chelsea will be left to regroup and rethink their strategy before their next fixture.
Gabriel has scored 10 goals for Arsenal, with all 10 coming from corner situations
LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Arsenal victory on Chelsea gives clear warning to English Premiere League champion Manchester City which is still struggling to sustain summit slot.
Arsenal therefore returned to the top of the Premier League table as Gabriel’s close-range finish gave them victory away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Gabriel pounced to steer the ball over the line in the 63rd minute, after the hosts failed to deal with Bukayo Sako’s corner from the right wing, to give the Gunners a deserved lead.
According to BBC Sports, Arsenal created the best chances when it was goalless but Gabriel Martinelli curled a shot over the crossbar and Gabriel Jesus failed to hit the target with a diving header when unmarked.
Chelsea, with ex-Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failing to make an impact against his former side, struggled to create clear-cut chances and are now without a win in four Premier League matches.
Arsenal lost top spot on Saturday when 10-man Manchester City beat Fulham 2-1 thanks to Erling Haaland’s winning penalty in the fifth minute of injury time, but this win takes them two points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side after 13 matches.
Arsenal make a statement in the title race
For Arsenal, this was a chance to show their title credentials as they look to become English champions for the 14th time – but the first since 2003-04 when their ‘Invincibles’ went through an entire league campaign without losing.
The Gunners, without a top-four finish since 2016, have beaten Tottenham and Liverpool at home this season, although they tamely lost 3-1 at Manchester United in September.
But they started brightly at Stamford Bridge as Gabriel headed wide inside the first two minutes.
Ben White pulled a shot wide from 15 yards, Martinelli curled an effort over the top and Jesus had an effort superbly blocked by his Brazil team-mate Thiago Silva.
However, Jesus should have done better with a diving header when free at the back post and found by Martinelli but could not hit the target from eight yards.
Gabriel Jesus has not scored in his past five Premier League games for Arsenal after five goals in his first eight league matches of the season
But Jesus was involved in the build up to Arsenal’s goal as he gained possession from Silva and shot at goal, with Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy sending it behind for a corner.
England international Saka swung the ball in and no Chelsea defender could clear before Gabriel volleyed it in from only a couple of yards out for a massive three points for the Gunners.
Aubameyang fails to shine against former side
This was Aubameyang’s first appearance against his former side, but the Gabon striker had a disappointing afternoon, only touching the ball eight times.
He had joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 for a then club-record fee of £60m and spent four years with the Gunners, scoring 92 goals in 163 appearances in all competitions, including both goals in a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the 2020 FA Cup final at Wembley.
However, he was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by Mikel Arteta in December 2021 following “disciplinary breaches”, before he left for Barcelona on a free transfer and then moved to Chelsea in September.
He would have been keen to impress, but only touched the ball four times in the first half as he was excellently contained by Arsenal’s central defensive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba.
Indeed, Aubameyang’s only real involvement in the opening 45 minutes saw him pick up the game’s first yellow card for a mistimed sliding challenge on right-back White.
Chelsea’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (in blue) spent four years at Arsenal, winning the FA Cup and playing in both the League Cup and Europa League finals
Despite the best chances in the first half falling to the visitors, the hosts did register the only attempt on target – Kai Havertz weakly shooting at Aaron Ramsdale when played in by Raheem Sterling from the right wing.
Aubameyang continued to be on the fringes and had only added another four touches of the ball before he was taken off after 63 minutes.
His replacement Armando Broja also failed to have a shot on target on a disappointing afternoon for a lacklustre Chelsea.
LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Chelsea football club have announced that they have parted ways with Thomas Tuchel after their defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.
The German Gaffer could not get the Blues ticking after the new owners injected over 300 million pounds in the transfer market.
Chelsea fires Tuchel
Chelsea released a statement on their website which reads:
“On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club. Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea’s history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here.
“As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition.’
“Chelsea’s coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the Club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach.
There will be no further comment until a new head coach appointment is made.
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