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#Pochettino’s Job Looks Safe For Now, Despite Devastating Defeat Against #Wolves—-Mauricio Pochettino will hold his press conference as expected on Tuesday, suggesting his job remains safe despite mounting scrutiny in the wake of a calamitous loss to Wolves.

Chelsea travel to Villa Park on Wednesday for their FA Cup fourth round replay desperate to stop the rot and still reeling from a 4-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge that saw them booed off the pitch.

Matheus Cunha’s hat-trick and Axel Disasi’s own goal cancelled out Cole Palmer’s opener, before Thiago Silva scored a late consolation for the Blues.

The defeat left Chelsea 11th on the Premier League table, 15 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.

The dismal result came just four days after the Blues were on the receiving end of a 4-1 thrashing against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night.

The Blues have now lost 10 of their 23 Premier League games and Pochettino admitted his team are not currently playing well enough to secure European qualification.

‘At the moment, that is the reality,’ the Argentine said in his press conference.

‘Myself, also. I’m the first one responsible. What we were showing was that we are not good enough. We didn’t manage the situation properly and, of course, no one can be safe.

‘I don’t want to come here and say, “No, I am the best, and the players are the worst”.

‘We are all responsible. The players need to take responsibility like I take responsibility. At the moment, we are not matching the history of the club. That is true.’

The thumping loss saw even Silva’s wife pile pressure on the manager.

Silva’s partner Belle posted on her social media: ‘It’s time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late.’

Chelsea have spent over £1billion in four transfer windows since Todd Boehly took over the club, with Pochettino splashing £400m on players last summer alone.

But the Blues have little to show for their investment so far, with a place in the Carabao Cup final later this month the only positive in an otherwise dismal season.

On Sunday, Chelsea’s supporters directed their anger towards the team, booing the players off the pitch at half-time and full-time.

A small group even sang Jose Mourinho’s name, with the Portuguese manager now out of work following his sacking by Roma last month.

‘I’m a human,’ Pochettino said of the criticism. ‘Of course that is not a nice situation.

‘When you don’t win at a club like Chelsea with all the expectation, you need to accept that what happened can happen. To be in this business, at this type of club, you need to be strong.

‘The perception is one thing, another is the reality. The perception is that Chelsea should be in a different position but we are not there. Maybe because we are not good enough.

‘To understand the fans is really important. We say, “Yes, we want to apologise, I feel sorry”.’

The defeat against Wolves was Pochettino’s 31st game in charge of the Blues, matching the total Graham Potter managed before he was sacked in April last year.

The Argentine has won 15 games to Potter’s 12 in all competitions, but both have lost 11 times. In the Premier League, the Blues have won 31 points under Pochettino, three more than they did with the former Brighton manager at the helm.

Under Pochettino Chelsea have been significantly more prolific, scoring 54 goals compared to the 33 they managed under Potter.

Significantly, however, they have also conceded 48 times under the current regime, a marked increase to the 31 goals they allowed under Potter.

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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Sack Hervé Renard Two Months Before World Cup

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BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Sack Hervé Renard Two Months Before World Cup—-Saudi Arabia have dismissed head coach Hervé Renard in a shock decision less than two months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation confirmed the move, bringing an abrupt end to Renard’s second spell in charge despite successfully guiding the team to qualification for the tournament.

The 57-year-old Frenchman, who previously led the team between 2019 and 2023, had returned in late 2024 after a stint with the France women’s national team. He is widely remembered for overseeing Saudi Arabia’s famous 2-1 victory over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.

Reports suggest the decision follows a series of disappointing results in recent friendlies, raising concerns about the team’s readiness ahead of the global tournament.

Renard confirmed his exit, acknowledging the timing but expressing pride in his achievements, including leading Saudi Arabia to multiple World Cup qualifications.

With the World Cup fast approaching, Saudi Arabia are now expected to appoint a replacement quickly, with Greek coach Georgios Donis reportedly among the leading candidates.

The sudden managerial change leaves the team facing a race against time to stabilise preparations ahead of their Group H fixtures against Spain, Uruguay, and Cape Verde.

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JUST IN: Ex Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard Guides Coventry City to Historic Premier League Promotion After 25 Years

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JUST IN: Ex Chelsea Manager Frank Lampard Guides Coventry City to Historic Premier League Promotion After 25 Years—-Coventry City have secured promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, completing a remarkable turnaround under head coach Frank Lampard.

The Sky Blues confirmed their return to England’s top flight following a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, with a late equaliser sealing the crucial point needed to clinch promotion.

Lampard, who took charge of the club in 2024, has overseen an impressive rise, guiding Coventry from mid-table struggles to Championship leaders. His side’s consistency throughout the 2025/26 season saw them build an unassailable lead at the top of the table, ultimately securing automatic promotion.

The achievement marks a major milestone for Coventry City, who last played in the Premier League during the 2000/01 season. After years of setbacks, including spells in the lower divisions, the club has now completed a long journey back to the elite level of English football.

For Lampard, the promotion represents one of the biggest successes of his managerial career, silencing critics and reaffirming his credentials after previous stints with Chelsea and Everton.

Celebrations erupted among players and fans alike, as Coventry’s return to the Premier League signals a new chapter for the historic club.

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