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 result, frustration among the travelling Chelsea supporters dominated the atmosphere, with chants aimed at the club’s owners continuing throughout the match. Rosenior’s rotated side controlled possession and showed attacking fluency, even as dissent lingered over the club’s direction under Clearlake Capital.
Chelsea took the lead through teenager Jorrel Hato before extending their advantage early in the second half when Tosin Adarabioyo headed in from a set piece. A brief Charlton revival followed Miles Leaburn’s goal from a corner, again highlighting Chelsea’s defensive lapses. However, the response was swift as Marc Guiu restored control, with Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández adding late goals. A lively cameo from teenage winger Estevão Willian caught the eye, but even his performance failed to soften supporter hostility. Chelsea’s progression was assured, yet questions around leadership, ownership and long-term stability remain unresolved.
