Liam Rosenior’s debut as Chelsea head coach saw a remarkable 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic, propelling the Blues into the FA Cup’s fourth round. Taking over from Enzo Maresca, Rosenior’s coaching tenure commenced with this impressive victory. Chelsea dominated the first half with 78% possession, keeping Charlton on the defensive.
In a thrilling match, Jorrel Hato scored Chelsea’s first goal in injury time, followed by Tosin’s goal early in the second half. Despite a goal from Miles Leaburn for Charlton, Chelsea extended their lead with Marc Guiu’s goal. Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez sealed the win with late goals, including one from a penalty kick.
Meanwhile, in a historic upset, non-league Macclesfield FC defeated FA Cup holders Crystal Palace, marking a significant moment in the competition’s history. The gap of 117 league places between the two teams made it a memorable victory for Macclesfield FC, with Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts securing the win.
In another FA Cup fixture, Manchester City displayed dominance by scoring an impressive 10 goals against Exeter City. Antoine Semenyo, on his debut for City, contributed to the goal fest, with Rico Lewis also finding the net. This remarkable victory marked a rare occasion of a top-flight team scoring double-digit goals in an FA Cup match.
