Chelsea interim boss insists team has not downed tools

Interim manager Calum McFarlane says Chelsea players remain motivated and committed despite a difficult season. The team aims to end its campaign strongly when it visits Liverpool on Saturday.

Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to a second-string Nottingham Forest side on Monday, marking their sixth straight Premier League loss and leaving them ninth in the table. European qualification now depends on a strong finish to the season. McFarlane, who took over to steady the side after earlier managerial changes, addressed the recent setbacks ahead of the Liverpool match.

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Dejected Chelsea players and celebrating Nottingham Forest players at Stamford Bridge after 3-1 upset victory.
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Chelsea lose 1-3 to Nottingham Forest in sixth straight Premier League defeat

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Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on May 4, extending the Blues' losing streak to six matches in the Premier League. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice for the visitors, who made eight changes ahead of their Europa League semi-final. Interim coach Calum McFarlane called the opening 15 minutes unacceptable.

Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring a goal. The club cited recent poor results as falling below standards, with assistant Calum McFarlane taking temporary charge. Chelsea now sit seven points from Champions League qualification spots ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United.

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Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday with a chance to secure Champions League football for next season. The Reds hold a six-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth ahead of the fixture.

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said he is relaxed about his future at the club while acknowledging that clarity is important. He spoke ahead of Saturday's match against Sunderland.

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Chelsea face Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday evening, with just one point separating the teams in the Premier League table. The visitors arrive on the back of four successive league defeats without scoring, including a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Brighton, who drew 2-2 at Tottenham, aim to climb into sixth place.

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