Chelsea Cruise Past Charlton as Rosenior Begins Reign Amid Fan Unrest

Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic to reach the FA Cup fourth round. Despite the convincing performance, frustration among Chelsea supporters dominated the atmosphere, with chants aimed at the club’s owners continuing throughout the match. Rosenior, appointed after Enzo Maresca’s departure, rotated his squad ahead of upcoming fixtures but saw his side control possession and tempo. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández sealed the result, while Charlton briefly threatened through Miles Leaburn. A lively cameo from teenage winger Estevão Willian underlined Chelsea’s talent, yet fan discontent with ownership under Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly showed little sign of easing, even as Rosenior marked his debut with an emphatic victory.