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Fulham Downs Chelsea, Extending Blues' Winless Streak to Nine

1/8/2026

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Summary

Chelsea's Winless Streak

Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage, with new head coach Liam Rosenior observing from the stands.
Marc Cucurella received a 22nd-minute red card for a foul on Harry Wilson.
Fulham took the lead via Raul Jimenez's header.
Chelsea equalized through Liam Delap's goal.
Harry Wilson scored the 81st-minute winner, leaving Chelsea seventh in the Premier League and on a nine-game winless run.

Summary

Rosenior Takes Charge

Liam Rosenior has been appointed Chelsea's new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year contract to instill his football philosophy.
Rosenior did not manage Chelsea during their 2-1 loss to Fulham due to limited preparation.
Interim coach Calum McFarlane led the Fulham match, having previously drawn with Manchester City.
Rosenior plans to start training with the squad on Thursday.
Rosenior will debut in the FA Cup against Charlton.

History

Historical Context

Chelsea Football Club, founded in 1905, achieved its first UEFA Champions League title in 2012. However, after a tumultuous 2022-2023 season, marked by a 12th-place finish and a 22% win rate, the club appointed Liam Rosenior as head coach in 2024. This managerial change reflects ongoing efforts to restore competitive success following a period of instability under new ownership since May 2022.

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Chelsea's Winless Streak

Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage, with new head coach Liam Rosenior observing from the stands.
Marc Cucurella received a 22nd-minute red card for a foul on Harry Wilson.
Fulham took the lead via Raul Jimenez's header.
Chelsea equalized through Liam Delap's goal.
Harry Wilson scored the 81st-minute winner, leaving Chelsea seventh in the Premier League and on a nine-game winless run.

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