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Neville slams 'clueless' Chelsea owners over Rosenior axe

Gary Neville has labelled Chelsea’s owners "clueless" following the decision to sack Liam Rosenior. The former Manchester United also ridiculed the club’s policy of handing out long-term contracts, calling the strategy "laughable."

Revealed: 'Leading candidate' to replace Rosenior at Chelsea

Chelsea have identified a primary target to succeed Liam Rosenior as the club's leadership explores a diverse shortlist of coaching options. Following Rosenior's dismissal on Wednesday, the Blues are searching for their fifth permanent appointment since 2022 to salvage a season currently marred by a fractured dressing room.

Rosenior, Tudor & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

Revealed: How much Chelsea will have to pay sacked Rosenior

Chelsea have successfully avoided a staggering £24 million compensation payout following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after just 104 days at the helm. While the board has faced intense scrutiny for the club's recent decline, a strategic break clause embedded within the manager's eight-year contract has saved the Blues from a massive financial hit.

Rosenior had to go - but Chelsea issues run much, much deeper

If we're being brutally honest, it always felt like a case of not if, but when the axe would fall on Liam Rosenior after he was named as the surprise successor to the sacked Enzo Maresca in January. A positive start in the Stamford Bridge dugout now feels like a distant memory, with a historically-bad run of form accelerating his downfall. Having overseen a fifth league defeat in a row, Rosenior has deservedly been relieved of his duties - but he was simply a symptom of the Blues wider, deeper problems.

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Chelsea SACK Rosenior amid dire run of form

Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior fewer than four months after the Englishman was appointed as their head coach. The 41-year-old has overseen a historically bad run of form, culminating in Tuesday night's limp 3-0 defeat at Brighton that stretched their Premier League losing streak to five games.

Enzo & Caicedo 'not leaders' & 'don't deserve' to play for Chelsea

Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has launched a scathing attack on the club's record signings Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, claiming both men lack the leadership required to represent the club. The World Cup winner spoke out following a demoralising 3-0 defeat at Brighton that saw the Blues sink to a fifth consecutive Premier League loss without scoring a goal.

'Nothing to do with effort' - Chalobah contradicts Rosenior after Brighton loss

Chelsea’s season has plunged into a crisis following a demoralising 3-0 defeat at Brighton, a result that leaves the club reeling from five consecutive league losses without a single goal. The drama is now spilling over into the dressing room as Trevoh Chalobah has publicly disputed comments made by manager Liam Rosenior regarding the squad's commitment.

Cucurella's barber leaks Chelsea team news for Brighton game

Chelsea's internal security has been breached once again after Marc Cucurella’s barber appeared to leak vital team news hours before their Premier League clash with Brighton. The social media reveal correctly identified key absences in Liam Rosenior’s squad, overshadowing the build-up to what became a disastrous 3-0 defeat on the South Coast.

Rosenior tears into Chelsea flops for 'unacceptable attitude' in Brighton loss

Liam Rosenior did not hold back after Chelsea were brushed aside in a 3-0 defeat to Brighton, describing his side’s performance as "unacceptable in every aspect." The Blues boss watched on in horror as his team failed to register a single shot on target at the Amex Stadium, leaving their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

Embarrassing! Rosenior out of ideas as Chelsea lose again

Chelsea's slide towards mid-table mediocrity under Liam Rosenior continued at Brighton on Tuesday, with the blunt Blues suffering an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium. After four consecutive Premier League losses without scoring a single goal, the fifth-placed Londoners had arrived on the south coast hoping to revive their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. However, they now sit sixth after allowing Brighton to climb above them with disturbing ease.

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Biggest mistake? Chelsea ‘building ugly house’ after sack call

Chelsea stand accused of “building a very ugly house” on the back of their surprising decision to sack Enzo Maresca, with Paul Parker admitting to GOAL that said call may represent the Blues’ biggest mistake. Two major honours were delivered to Stamford Bridge in 2025, but they are now in danger of going trophyless in 2026 and missing out on Champions League qualification.

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Sterling to LEAVE Feyenoord as contract extension ruled out

Raheem Sterling is set to leave Feyenoord at the end of the season after the Dutch giants reportedly ruled out a contract extension for the former Manchester City and Chelsea winger. The 31-year-old arrived in Rotterdam with significant fanfare in February but has struggled to live up to sky-high expectations during a difficult short-term stint.

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Rosenior responds to Garnacho transfer claims

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has dismissed growing speculation that Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho will be sold during the upcoming summer transfer window. The 21-year-old has struggled to find his best form since his move from Manchester United, leading to reports that the Blues could offload him after just one year.

Chelsea risk revolt after failure of 'deluxe Brighton' project

There is a bitter irony to the fact that Chelsea will face Brighton on Tuesday at one of the lowest ebbs of the BlueCo 'project'. The Blues travel to the south coast with their hopes of a top-five Premier League finish hanging by a thread, and the club hierarchy is finally ready to move away from a transfer model that was inspired by the Seagulls' success as a result.

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'Disgrace' - Garnacho 'got above his station too quick' at Man Utd, says Butt

Former Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt has delivered a blunt assessment of Alejandro Garnacho’s attitude during his time at Old Trafford. The ex-midfielder claims the Argentine winger, who left for Chelsea last summer, “got above his station way too quick” after coming through the Red Devils' youth system.

What If PSG Join EPL - Would PSG really dominate the Premier League?

“We would have taken the title from Liverpool.” A confident PSG supporter believes his team’s star power is enough. Kamal Marley counters that avoiding a proper 38-game campaign has left them untested against the real depth and intensity of English football.

Brighton vs Chelsea: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Brighton and Chelsea, as well as kick-off time and team news

‘Face of card shark’ - Palmer transfer talk should worry Chelsea

Chelsea have been told that they should be worried about the transfer talk that continues to rage around Cole Palmer, with the Manchester United-linked playmaker considered to have “lost” his spark and adopted the “face of a card shark”. Ex-Blues defender Paul Parker has told GOAL why exit rumours at Stamford Bridge come as no surprise due to the way Todd Boehly and Co are running the club.

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Arsenal next? Most devastating EPL title collapses - ranked

Manchester City beat Arsenal in an absorbing contest at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to draw to within three points of the Premier League leaders. As a result, if Pep Guardiola's men win their game in hand at Burnley in midweek, they'll replace the Gunners at the top of the table on goal difference. Nobody could have envisaged such a scenario unfolding just over a month ago, when Arsenal beat Everton to move 10 points clear of their title rivals.

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Delap claims the ‘better team’ lost in Chelsea’s damaging defeat to Man Utd

Liam Delap insists Chelsea were the superior side during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Despite dominating the match and hitting the woodwork three times, the Blues failed to score for a fourth consecutive Premier League game. However, the striker remains confident that Liam Rosenior’s team will soon rediscover their clinical edge in front of goal.

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‘Violation!’ - Fernandes enjoys Shaw’s veiled dig at Garnacho

Manchester United's stars have made it clear that there is no love lost between the current squad and former team-mate Alejandro Garnacho following their 1-0 win at Chelsea. The Argentine winger, who forced through a move to Stamford Bridge last summer, was brutally mocked on social media by United’s senior leadership.

Rosenior delivers ‘honest answer’ to Chelsea sack question

Liam Rosenior has offered a candid assessment of his future at Chelsea following a damaging 1-0 defeat to Manchester United that leaves their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Blues boss admitted he is in the dark regarding the potential consequences should the club fail to secure a seat at Europe's top table next season.

Chelsea & Strasbourg fans unite in protest against BlueCo

Chelsea supporters were joined by fans from French sister club RC Strasbourg in a massive protest against the BlueCo ownership group prior to Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United. The joint march represents a significant escalation in fan unrest as the multi-club ownership model comes under fire from both sides of the English Channel.

Estevao 'crying' as Rosenior reveals injury fears

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has revealed the heartbreaking scene in the dressing room after Estevao Willian was forced off during the Blues' narrow defeat to Manchester United. The Brazilian wonderkid was left in tears after suffering what appears to be a serious muscle injury on a miserable night for the west London club.

Carrick & 'LinkedIn Liam' are heading in different directions

Chelsea simply had to win Saturday night's Premier League clash with Manchester United. But they didn't. They lost. Again. And without scoring a goal. Again. It's now four blanks in a row in four defeats in a row for the Blues - their worst goal-less run of results since November 1912. As a result, Liam Rosenior's struggling side remain sixth in the Premier League standings, four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

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