How Chelsea Have Transformed the Premier League Table Since Rosenior's Arrival

The new year began with a bombshell as Chelsea dismissed manager Enzo Maresca and appointed Liam Rosenior as his successor.

Reports of a fractious relationship between Maresca and club hierarchy have fueled protests from a disgruntled fanbase, who have been on an emotional rollercoaster since Rosenior took charge.

Six victories from his opening seven matches offered a ray of hope for better days ahead, but March proved to be a particularly painful period for Chelsea, who suffered four consecutive defeats, were eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, and found themselves scrambling to secure a spot in next season's premier European competition.

Here's a breakdown of the full Premier League standings during Rosenior's time in charge at Chelsea.

Premier League Table Since Liam Rosenior Became Chelsea Manager

Correct as of March 31, 2026

Amid the negativity swirling around Chelsea—key players publicly voicing doubts about the club's direction has only added to the unrest—it may come as something of a surprise that Rosenior's side rank higher in the form table than in the overall standings.

Only three clubs have outperformed Chelsea's points return during this period, and the same holds true for their goal difference. So what explains the widespread discontent?

Rosenior stepped in during an especially congested spell for Chelsea, when the club was still competing across four different competitions. Consequently, just 10 of his first 19 fixtures were Premier League matches.

Focusing solely on the Premier League, Rosenior's chief struggle has been maintaining consistency. A commanding 4–1 victory over Aston Villa to open March was a statement result, but it was quickly overshadowed by dropped points against relegation-threatened sides Leeds United and Burnley.

A 2–0 victory over Brentford in Rosenior's third match looked impressive on paper, yet those who witnessed it knew Chelsea were fortunate to come away with anything at all. "Sometimes the game isn't fair," Bees manager Keith Andrews aptly noted.

Likewise, January's 3–2 comeback win over West Ham United secured three valuable points but raised serious concerns, as the Blues found themselves two goals down at home to a side battling relegation. The dramatic turnaround helped paper over some deeply troubling cracks.

From Makélélé to Essien. Kanté to Caicedo.

For over two decades, the most successful Chelsea teams have been built on the same foundation… a dominant presence anchoring the midfield.

Chelsea have been blessed with a succession of ever-present midfield anchors. pic.twitter.com/A6GWzum0mU

It is the evaporation of that good fortune that has thrust Rosenior back under the microscope.

After winning their first four Premier League games under Rosenior—including those victories over Brentford and West Ham—Chelsea have managed just one win from their subsequent six outings.

Those 12 points accumulated early on have been followed by a meager five across the last six matches. Looking at the form table over that recent stretch, Chelsea sit 17th, having collected more points than only Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Quite simply, that standard falls well short of what is expected at a club like Chelsea, and supporters have grown increasingly despondent after being thrashed 8–2 on aggregate by a PSG side that Maresca's Chelsea had convincingly beaten 3–0 in the Club World Cup final just last summer.

Rosenior must find a way to recapture the form that defined the early weeks of his tenure as the season enters its final stretch. Failing to secure Champions League qualification would only deepen the toxic atmosphere that has taken hold at Stamford Bridge.