Liam Rosenior left befuddled by ‘impossible’ defeat after ‘dominant’ performance

TL;DR

Chelsea suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, losing 1-0 to Manchester United despite dominating the match. Manager Liam Rosenior expressed disbelief at the result, emphasizing the need for improvement as the team's European hopes dwindle.

Key points

Chelsea lost 1-0 to Manchester United
This marks Chelsea's fourth consecutive Premier League defeat
Liam Rosenior expressed disbelief at the result despite team dominance
Chelsea has only one win in their last ten games against non-lower league teams
The team's European hopes are dwindling with five games left

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Liam Rosenior manager of Chelsea looks dejected during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images) | Getty Images Chelsea succumbed to the evil cosmic forces of football once again on Saturday night, losing our fourth Premier League game in a row, all without managing to score a single stinking goal. We did hit the woodwork three times, so we’ve got that going for us, but beyond that, it was yet another toothless, uninspiring performance, punctuated by extreme bouts of inattention and incompetence, and the occasional bit of emotion to remind us that this is, indeed, the real world. Whether Liam Rosenior is operating in that same real world is up for debate. Rosenior has now managed just one win in his last ten games against non-lower league opposition, though this latest one certainly seems to have thrown him for a loop. This defeat simply does not compute for the head coach.

“I will never lie, I can’t speak on things that I don’t see. I saw a team that were dominant. We were dominant from the first moment of the game to the last. But we have to take care of our moments better. And that’s what’s costing us points at this moment in time.”

“[…] Tonight we didn’t get the result that I felt we deserved or needed. […] They’ve had one shot on target in the game. I can’t remember another chance they’ve had. I could say that about Newcastle three weeks ago. I know we know what needs to improve at this club because you cannot work that hard to score a goal and the other team have one shot and score. We need to improve in that aspect if we’re going to give ourselves any chance to win a game.”

Q&A

Why did Chelsea lose to Manchester United despite dominating the match?

Chelsea lost 1-0 after dominating possession and having multiple chances, while Manchester United scored with just one shot on target.

What did Liam Rosenior say about Chelsea's performance against Manchester United?

Liam Rosenior described the defeat as 'impossible' and highlighted the team's dominance, stating they need to improve their finishing to convert chances into goals.

How many games has Chelsea lost in a row in the Premier League?

Chelsea has lost four consecutive Premier League games without scoring a single goal.

What are Chelsea's chances of qualifying for European competitions now?

Chelsea's chances of qualifying for European competitions are fading fast, with their current position barely clinging to sixth place and five games remaining.