Chelsea dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after a bleak run of five straight Premier League defeats without a goal, a drought not seen since 1912. The Blues hit the 13‑game mark under his stewardship, winning five league matches and four FA Cup ties against lower‑league sides to reach the semi‑finals. McFarlane will take over as interim manager for the coming.

Rosenior’s exit follows speculation that Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Fulham’s Marco Silva and former Dortmund boss Edin Terzic could take the helm. Iraola, who will depart Bournemouth at season’s end, and Silva, whose Fulham contract ends in July, are on the shortlist, while Terzic was eyed by Tottenham earlier this season. Chelsea stated it will reflect on the long‑term choice for.

McFarlane, Rosenior’s former assistant, will oversee the team’s first match under new leadership on Sunday as Chelsea host Leeds at Wembley for an FA Cup final berth. The Blues’ recent record of failing to score in five league games underscores the need for a fresh approach. The appointment signals a shift aimed at restoring confidence and competitive edge for the the.