Strasbourg assistant coach Filipe Coelho has opened up on his decision to reject a move to Chelsea earlier this year. The Portuguese coach was heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge when Liam Rosenior left the Ligue 1 outfit to take over the reins from Enzo Maresca in London, but Coelho opted to remain at the Stade de la Meinau to serve under new boss Gary O'Neil.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has jumped to the defence of Alejandro Garnacho, revealing that the young winger is currently navigating a "very difficult thing" in his personal life. The 21-year-old Argentina international has become a frequent target for opposition supporters, with jeers following him across the Premier League. Despite the noise from the stands, the former Manchester United forward is poised for a major role in the Blues' upcoming clash against Aston Villa as Rosenior deals with a mounting availability crisis in his attacking ranks.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior could barely contain his frustration after his side conceded a 93rd-minute equaliser against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21 - just three days after blowing a 2-0 lead at home to Leeds United. "We've set fire to four points from two home games," the Blues boss fumed in his post-match press conference.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has leapt to the defence of Robert Sanchez despite a shaky performance from the goalkeeper in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. The Spaniard found himself under intense scrutiny at the Emirates Stadium after misjudging a cross for the Gunners' winning goal, but his manager insists the blame should not rest on one man's shoulders.

Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a tense 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners scored all three goals at the Emirates from set-pieces, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber netting either side of Piero Hincapie deflecting a Reece James corner into his own net.