Liam Rosenior took charge following the departure of Enzo Maresca and delivered an immediate uplift. Six wins from his first seven matches raised expectations, yet the broader picture has been inconsistent.<\/p>\n
Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League table during Rosenior\u2019s tenure with 10 games played, a +5 goal difference and 17 points. The snapshot of the whole division, correct as of March 31, 2026, shows Manchester United top on 23 points and Arsenal second on 21. Chelsea\u2019s standing in that table reflects a team that has produced encouraging results alongside notable setbacks.<\/p>\n
March was especially bruising. The club suffered four consecutive defeats, exited the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain and slipped into a catch-up position in the race to qualify for next season\u2019s European competition. Rosenior\u2019s side are higher in the form table than in the actual standings: their return can only be bettered by three clubs, and the same applies to their goal difference.<\/p>\n
Part of the difficulty lies in schedule congestion. Rosenior arrived while Chelsea were still involved in four competitions, and only 10 of his first 19 matches were Premier League fixtures. That imbalance has complicated efforts to build consistent domestic momentum.<\/p>\n
Consistency has been the main problem. A 4\u20131 victory over Aston Villa to open March was a significant result, but points were later dropped against Leeds United and Burnley. The 2\u20130 win over Brentford in his third game appeared straightforward in the table but was, in reality, fortunate. \u201cSometimes the game isn\u2019t fair,\u201d Bees boss Keith Andrews correctly reflected. January\u2019s 3\u20132 comeback win over West Ham also masked moments of vulnerability when Chelsea trailed by two goals at home.<\/p>\n
After winning their first four league games, Rosenior\u2019s Chelsea have managed only one win from their last six. Those 12 early points have been followed by five from the latest six outings. In form across that recent run, Chelsea rank 17th, having picked up more points than only Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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