Rosenior debuts as Chelsea head coach with 5-1 win in FA Cup

Liam Rosenior started his time as manager of Chelsea with an impressive triumph vs. Championship club Charlton in the FA Cup 3^rd round.

Jorrel Hato and Tosin Adarabioyo netted before Miles Leaburn pulled 1 back during a great 2^nd half at a sold-out Valley stadium in south-east London.

Five goals and into the fourth round! 👊🔵#CFC | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/w2q5qfjw15

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 10, 2026

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Marc Guiu made the Blues lead 2 goals again before substitutes Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored in the extra time for the victory.

Cole Palmer didn’t play as the Blues have an important game in the Carabao Cup ½ finals vs. Arsenal on Wednesday, while Liam began his reign with a win as the fans of the club are not impressed by his appointment.

However, the 1^st huge test for Rosenior comes after several days as he will face the Premier League leaders Arsenal in the 1^st leg of the Carabao Cup ½ final before he debuts also in the Premier League as Chelsea will play another London derby against Brentford during the weekend at Stamford Bridge.

The Bees are 5^th in the EPL and have 2 more points than the Blues, who are currently 8^th.