Soccer-Chelsea interim McFarlane proud of team's resilience after turbulent week


Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 4, 2026 Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane after the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER, England, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Chelsea's ‌interim manager Calum McFarlane was bursting with pride after his team snatched a dramatic 1-1 Premier League ‌draw at Manchester City on Sunday, capping a whirlwind week that saw the club part ways with ‌Enzo Maresca three days earlier.

Chelsea's under-21s head coach was thrown into the deep end after Maresca suddenly left amid a poor run of form on New Year's Day, with a daunting debut awaiting McFarlane against City.

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