Liam Rosenior — Chelsea manager sacked in April 2026 after five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring in less than four months in charge.
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The Namibian
Liam Rosenior was sacked after less than four months in charge in April
“Rosenior was sacked after less than four months in charge in April after Chelsea lost five consecutive league games without scoring for the first time since 1912.”
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four year dealThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior was sacked on Wednesday after a woeful run of five successive defeats
“He was sacked on Wednesday after a woeful run of five successive defeats without scoring — the club's worst streak since 1912 — climaxed with Tuesday's 3-0 hammering at Brighton.”
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sackingThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea manager after less than four months
“Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea manager after less than four months in charge on Wednesday following a run of five successive Premier League defeats.”
Chelsea sack Rosenior after worst run since 1912The Namibian
Liam Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca in January
“Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca in January, must now find a way to lift his expensively assembled squad, who won the Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League last season.”
Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League raceThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior was jeered for taking off Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro
“Frustrated fans sang the name of former owner Roman Abramovich and jeered Liam Rosenior's decision to take off Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, before many flooded to the exits long before the final whistle was greeted with more boos.”
Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top four surgeThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior saw Chelsea drop to sixth after losing to Arsenal for the third time in his brief reign
“They dropped to sixth place after losing to Arsenal for the third time in Liam Rosenior's brief reign.”
Arsenal win set piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boostThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea needed to address lack of clean sheets and defending set-pieces
“"It is not enough clean sheets and not enough basic values of defending set-pieces. That is something I have to address," said Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior.”
Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopesThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior was sacked by Hull after failing to reach Championship play-offs
“He was sacked after narrowly failing to reach the Championship play-offs amid criticism of his team's conservative tactics.”
Neto treble fires Chelsea's FA Cup rout of HullThe Namibian
Liam Rosenior arrived at Chelsea from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca in January
“Rosenior has made an impressive start at Chelsea since arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca in January, winning eight out of his first 11 matches in all competitions.”
Neto treble fires Chelsea's FA Cup rout of HullThe Namibian
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior had won six of his seven matches in all competitions since arriving from Strasbourg
“Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior had won six of his seven matches in all competitions since arriving from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca.”
Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup finalChelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Enzo Fernandez scored in Chelsea's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds, Chelsea's first match after manager Liam Rosenior was sacked following five successive defeats without scoring. Fernandez had been dropped by Rosenior for two games after hinting he might leave the club.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea sacked manager Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following five consecutive Premier League defeats—the club's worst such run since 1912. Assistant Calum McFarlane will take over as caretaker for the remainder of the season.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Roberto Di Matteo said it is "vital" that Chelsea add experienced players to improve consistency as the Premier League club struggles in sixth place after four straight defeats. Di Matteo, who managed Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012, also backed manager Liam Rosenior, saying allowances must be made given he only took over in January.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham face a critical match against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday as relegation fears intensify, while Chelsea seek to bounce back from a heavy Champions League elimination and climb back into the top four. Liverpool, revitalized after a dominant European win, also battle to maintain Champions League qualification pace.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match decided by set-piece excellence, with Jurrien Timber's second-half header securing the win after William Saliba had opened the scoring from a corner. The victory reestablished Arsenal's five-point lead over Manchester City with nine games remaining in their pursuit of a first English title since 2004.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face each other in the Champions League last 16 for the fifth season running, with Madrid hosting City at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg next month. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, drew Chelsea, while other notable matchups include Arsenal facing Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle playing Barcelona.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley at Stamford Bridge after Wesley Fofana's red card allowed Zian Flemming to equalize late, while Aston Villa salvaged a 1-1 draw against Leeds with Tammy Abraham's 88th-minute goal. Both results dent the sides' top-four hopes as the Premier League title race heats up.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup fifth round with a dominant 4-0 victory over Hull, with Portuguese forward Pedro Neto scoring a hat-trick. The match was emotionally charged as Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior faced his former club, which sacked him two years ago.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham, ending Michael Carrick's perfect start as manager. Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle left them 16th in the table, with manager Thomas Frank facing fan backlash over poor home form.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season with a 3-2 victory, while Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0 to close within four points of the Gunners in the Premier League title race.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →