6 h. ago Chelsea: Calum McFarlane lifts lid on emergency board meeting after Enzo Maresca departure

Caretaker manager was called away from family day out to take first-team training

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6 h. ago Calum McFarlane had to disappoint his family to take Chelsea interim role

Under-21 coach McFarlane received a sudden temporary promotion on Thursday after Enzo Maresca’s departure.

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8 h. ago Liam Rosenior already facing dressing room fury over Chelsea move as 'implosion' underway

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is being heavily linked with taking charge as Chelsea manager following the departure of Enzo Maresca from Stamford Bridge this week

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12 h. ago Liam Rosenior addresses Chelsea ‘noise’, Pascal Gross seals Brighton return: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email JohnEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Pep Guardiola breaks silence after Enzo Maresca to Man City claims and Chelsea sacking

Pep Guardiola has addressed the Enzo Maresca controversy following his abrupt departure from Chelsea, amid reports linking the Italian with becoming the Spaniard's successor at Manchester City

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13 h. ago Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane: ‘It’s been a crazy 24 hours’

McFarlane, who could not access the first-team building until Thursday, will be in the dugout for Chelsea’s trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

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14 h. ago Liam Rosenior on Chelsea ‘noise’, Füllkrug joins Milan on loan: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email TomEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Chelsea: Calum McFarlane insists Blues have 'everything we need' to beat Man City despite manager chaos

Interim boss facing toughest of tests in first match after Enzo Maresca departure

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14 h. ago Chelsea: Calum McFarlane confirms backroom staff as one coach remains from Enzo Maresca administration

Interim boss faces tough test against Man City

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15 h. ago Man City boss Pep Guardiola swipes at 'dangerous' Chelsea after Enzo Maresca call

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about his own future again and the departure from Chelsea of Enzo Maresca.

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15 h. ago Chelsea manager latest, Füllkrug joins Milan on loan, and more: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email JohnEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Chelsea manager latest, transfer updates and more: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email TahaSo Enzo Maresca has left the building. It was a very decent stint on paper, one with two trophies, including a Club World Cup victory which may grow in significance if the tournament becomes a properly serious thing in the future. But it was pretty turbulent, too; Jacob Steinberg has the inside story on what went wrong.Hello, hello, hello and welcome to the first Friday blog of 2026. We’ve already had some drama at Stamford Bridge with the departure of Enzo Maresca, and there’s plenty of Premier League action to review/preview. But let’s just ease up before going full throttle and take in this excellent interview with Jess Carter, the Guardian Footballer of the Year.A lot of people don’t like the way I play football and that’s absolutely fine, but then attacking someone because of what they look like? I can’t do anything about that one, and I wouldn’t want to. I could never ...

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31 h. ago Former Man City coach set to take charge of Chelsea as plan emerges after Enzo Maresca departure

Chelsea parted company with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day with their plan for the Premier League clash with Manchester City now emerging

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33 h. ago Chelsea star hints at more exits after Enzo Maresca departure

Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea just 18 months after taking over at Stamford Bridge, with several players offering their thanks to the departing manager

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34 h. ago Enzo Maresca wanted to QUIT Chelsea before exit and spoke to two rival clubs

Chelsea announced Enzo Maresca's departure after a tumultuous few days at Stamford Bridge, but Mirror Football understands the manager also made it clear he wanted to leave

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37 h. ago Liam Rosenior leading candidate to be next Chelsea boss as two names ruled out

Chelsea have confirmed the departure of Enzo Maresca with the club's vision on young players and management leading Liam Rosenior to be the early favourite to replace him

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39 h. ago Xavi has told Chelsea all they need to know after Enzo Maresca departure – 'I'd love to'

Xavi has already discussed the prospect of managing in the Premier League

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39 h. ago Frank Lampard 'could manage Chelsea again' as search begins for Enzo Maresca replacement

Chelsea are looking for another new manager following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day

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40 h. ago Pep Guardiola made thoughts clear on Enzo Maresca to Todd Boehly as Chelsea boss leaves

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was talked up by Pep Guardiola before his departure from Stamford Bridge

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40 h. ago Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after holding talks over Manchester City move

Italian departs Stamford Bridge role after 18 monthsMaresca told bosses he discussed replacing GuardiolaEnzo Maresca’s shock departure at Chelsea came after he informed the club that he had held talks with figures associated to Manchester City over replacing Pep Guardiola.Chelsea have been weighed down by uncertainty ever since cracks in Maresca’s relationship with the board became apparent last month, but there is a feeling at Stamford Bridge that the Italian was looking to engineer an exit before a parting of the ways was confirmed on Thursday morning. Continue reading...

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