Rosenior makes flying start as Chelsea rout Charlton in FA CupListen to this articleLiam Rosenior got a comfortable win in his debut as Chelsea managerLONDON - Chelsea's new manager Liam Rosenior enjoyed the perfect start to his reign as the Blues thrashed Charlton 5-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Rosenior will face a sterner test in his first home game on Wednesday when Chelsea host Premier League leaders Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final first leg. Rosenior had watched Chelsea's 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Wednesday from the stands while caretaker boss Calum McFarlane called the shots. - Chelsea in command -Having appealed for time to prove he is "worthy" of managing Chelsea, Rosenior made eight changes for his debut and took a gamble by leaving England forward Cole Palmer out. Rosenior will have been pleased with the way Chelsea kept their foot on the gas.

Source: Bangkok Post January 10, 2026 23:06 UTC