'Must-lose match!' - Chelsea fans send shock message to Rosenior before Man City clash
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A section of Chelsea supporters has sparked widespread debate after urging manager Liam Rosenior to accept defeat in their Premier League clash against Manchester City.
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The surprising stance emerged on social media ahead of the high-profile fixture at Stamford Bridge.
What Fans said
The now-trending reaction came in response to Chelsea’s official matchday post on X (formerly Twitter), where a fan bluntly wrote: “This is must lose match!”
This is must lose match ! pic.twitter.com/RttTbjxRI8
— David Nuncio (@Chy_nonso) April 12, 2026
You know we don't need even a single point from this match. Rest our players.
— Ja Loka (@_fels1) April 12, 2026
Please allow Man City a smooth sail today. Thank you in advance
— Tella (@MatellaOjile) April 12, 2026
Please, let's not even play this game and award the 3 point to City and 3 goals.
— Xupa_JB 🇳🇬🇬🇧🇬🇭 (@Mr_Jimanze) April 12, 2026
I am willing to forfeit the match just for Arsenal not to win any trophy 🏆.
As a Chelsea fan, I thought we had unanimously agreed to donate today's 3 points to Manchester City to save the world from the noise pollution sponsored by the noisy neighbour
— Opeyemi (@shidof99) April 12, 2026
Would Chelsea fans choose to lose to Man City if it meant Arsenal didn't win the Premier League? 😅 pic.twitter.com/yFPmIV9XTK
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 10, 2026
Why some fans want Chelsea to lose
While unusual, the sentiment reflects the complex dynamics of the Premier League title race and top-four battle.
Chelsea is currently competing closely with rivals like Arsenal and Manchester City, with every result carrying great implications.
Some fans speculate that a loss against City could ultimately benefit Guardiola's team in their EPL title pursuit. Manchester City currently trails Arsenal by nine points but has two games in hand.
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