Pep Guardiola: Man City Preparing for Boss's Departure at End of Season Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola’s potential exit after Sunday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa, with sources confirming the club is already working toward his anticipated departure at the end of the season. Despite Guardiola’s contract remaining valid for next season, internal discussions about his future have intensified, with staff and players reportedly aware of his likely departure following the final game of the campaign. The club is also considering ways to commemorate his iconic tenure, including the possibility of naming the newly expanded North Stand after the manager. Guardiola, who has led City to 17 major trophies—including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, three FA Cups, and five EFL Cups—has been a central figure in the club’s dominance since joining in 2016. His 10-year spell at Etihad Stadium has seen City become the only team to reach 100 points in a Premier League season (2017-18) and the first to win the English league title four consecutive seasons (2023-24). The club’s greatest boss, widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in football history, is also on the brink of a seventh Premier League title this season, having already secured the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Speculation about Guardiola’s future has persisted for months, with the manager frequently addressing the topic during press conferences. When asked if he would still be at City next season, he repeatedly affirmed his commitment, stating, “I have a contract,” and “I am here.” However, his recent responses have carried a hint of resignation, such as when he dismissed the idea of the North Stand being named after him, saying, “No, no, no, no, no, no, I have no idea [about] that.#pep_guardiola #man_city #north_stand #enzo_maresca #aston_villa
Chelsea Part Ways with Head Coach Liam Rosenior After Five Straight Premier League Defeats Chelsea Football Club has terminated the contract of head coach Liam Rosenior, ending his tenure after just four months in charge. The decision came following a string of poor results, including five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring, which left the club seventh in the league and significantly off the pace for European qualification. Rosenior, who had signed a six-year contract in January 2026, was sacked just 107 days after taking over, marking a dramatic exit for the former Strasbourg manager. Rosenior’s reign was defined by a lack of goal-scoring and defensive frailty. His final five Premier League matches saw Chelsea fail to score in any of the games, a record that matched their worst goalless losing streak since 1912. The sequence of defeats included a 0-1 loss to Newcastle on March 14, a 0-3 drubbing by Manchester City on April 12, and a 0-1 defeat to Manchester United on April 18. The final blow came in a 3-0 loss to Brighton on April 21, which extended Chelsea’s league losing streak to five games and further dented hopes of Champions League qualification. The decision to sack Rosenior was reportedly influenced by a clause in his contract, which allowed for termination without significant financial penalties. While initial reports suggested Chelsea might pay a large compensation fee, the club clarified that such claims were inaccurate. Instead, the break clause in Rosenior’s contract facilitated his exit. Calum McFarlane, who had previously served as interim head coach after Enzo Maresca’s departure in January, has been appointed as the new interim manager until the end of the season.#liam_rosenior #enzo_maresca #chelsea_football_club #calum_mcfarlane #paul_merson
The revealing Premier League table since Chelsea appointed Liam Rosenior Liam Rosenior’s managerial tenure at Chelsea has sparked debate since his January 2026 appointment, with mixed results fueling both support and criticism. The Englishman, who replaced Enzo Maresca after a fallout with the club’s owners, faced immediate skepticism due to his previous role at Strasbourg, also owned by Clearlake. Despite early optimism, his time in charge has been marked by both moments of promise and growing concerns. Rosenior’s initial spell saw Chelsea secure four consecutive Premier League wins, including a dramatic comeback against West Ham. These victories, however, were accompanied by signs of inconsistency. The team struggled to maintain focus throughout matches, leading to costly points dropped against Leeds and Burnley at Stamford Bridge. A narrow win over Aston Villa, a side in poor form, was sandwiched between defeats to Arsenal and Newcastle, highlighting the fragility of their performance. The club’s Champions League campaign further exposed Rosenior’s limitations. A 8-2 aggregate loss to PSG underscored defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of resilience under pressure. A 3-0 defeat at Everton intensified scrutiny, with the manager acknowledging the team’s struggles. “The most disappointing evening so far,” Rosenior said after the loss. “We didn’t control the game or prevent opponents from scoring.” Despite the setbacks, Rosenior has defended his approach, emphasizing that the team’s issues stem from tactical execution rather than effort or belief. “When you’re on a run of defeats, those things get levelled at you, but I don’t think that’s the problem at the moment,” he insisted. He also addressed the frustration of fans, acknowledging the emotional toll of recent losses.#chelsea #premier_league #liam_rosenior #enzo_maresca #clearlake
PSG vs Chelsea – Team News: Liam Rosenior makes big decisions in goal and midfielder for PSG Chelsea face PSG at the Parc des Princes in just over an hour, and the teams are in! DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE It’s a huge night in the Champions League for Chelsea, who take on PSG and have put out what Liam Rosenior obviously considers his best big game team right now. It’s actually the exact XI we predicted earlier today. That means the big calls went as follows. Rosenior’s big calls for PSG clash In goal, Filip Jorgensen has kept his place after Robert Sanchez looked shaky in the Wrexham game on Saturday. We’re really not behind this goalkeeper gambling, but you’ve got to respect Rosenior’s right to try the two options and work out who he likes. In defence, Malo Gusto plays at right back. That frees up Reece James to play in midfield. Andrey Santos has held that position alongside Moises Caicedo for a while now, and will be gutted he’s missing out here. But it was always the way things were going. Reece was trusted in these games in midfield by Enzo Maresca and Rosenior has been tempted by it too recently. Gusto’s positive effects in the Club World Cup final against this opposition are clearly well remembered too. The front line goes as you’d expect. We can’t help but have a flash of hope that Cole Palmer is going to produce something magical today. Here are the full team line-ups for PSG vs Chelsea (kick off at 20:00 GMT) The Chelsea team to face PSG in the Champions League. This lineup and the questions Rosenior has shows just how much the depth available to Liam Rosenior is improving in terms of quality as it gets more experienced. Check out the latest edition of Simon Phillips’ SPTC podcast here:#liam_rosenior #filip_jorgensen #malo_gusto #reece_james #enzo_maresca
