Chelsea disaster deepened after being crushed by Manchester City, as per Liam Rosenior’s request for time to build
Chelsea faced a humiliating 0-3 defeat against Manchester City in the 32nd week of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, April 12, 2026, evening WIB. The crushing loss worsened the tough situation that The Blues are currently dealing with under the management of Liam Rosenior.
All three goals from the away team were scored in the second half through Nico O’Reilly in the 51st minute, Marc Guehi in the 57th minute, and Jeremy Doku in the 68th minute. This defeat kept Chelsea in sixth place in the current Premier League standings with 48 points.
With this outcome, Chelsea’s chances of securing a Champions League spot are diminishing. They are now seven points behind Aston Villa, who holds the fourth position in the standings. Meanwhile, Manchester City continues to put significant pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table.
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior, openly admitted that his team is going through a very tough period. Statistics show that The Blues have suffered five defeats in the last six games across all competitions.
Rosenior, who took over the coaching seat from Enzo Maresca since January, stated that the team’s performances need substantial improvement. He asks for support and enough time to realize a long-term project in West London.
Regarding his plea to the public, Liam Rosenior expressed his confidence in the potential of his squad if given space to work. “I really want to get some time because I am confident that within that time, you can create something very, very special with enough time,” said Liam Rosenior, Chelsea Manager.
He also compared his current situation with the extended adaptation process that top managers worldwide undergo before reaching the peak of success. Although arriving mid-season, Rosenior is aware of the high expectations to immediately bring instant victories to a club as big as Chelsea.
The team’s performance statistics indicate a significant decline experienced by Cole Palmer and his teammates. In the most recent period of the Premier League, Chelsea only managed to collect five points out of the total 15 games available.
Regarding the match against Manchester City, Rosenior highlighted issues with the players’ mentality and lack of confidence after conceding the first goal. He also regretted his team’s failure to capitalize on golden opportunities that arose through attacking schemes built by Mark Cucurella in the second half.
