Chelsea

After a dour first half, Tottenham's Premier League game against Chelsea burst into life following a foul by Hakim Ziyech on Ricarlison, which sparked a ...

The red card decision came after a first half packed with incidents - albeit little in the way of goalmouth action. "And now he has withdrawn it so I think it is the right decision in the end." Attwell was summoned over to the monitor, and after seeing a few replays, he rescinded the red card in favour of a yellow. "He has already made the decision so why has he gone to the monitor?" Attwell spoke to his assistant, Darren Cann, on the touchline before making his decisions. Ziyech initially appeared to avoid any punishment, with referee Stuart Attwell showing yellow cards to Kai Havertz and Emerson Royal for their involvement in the pushing and shoving.

Fan tribalism, the abuse of officials, angry parents, and now death threats to a manager and his children highlight football's worsening hatred culture.

They say that gambling addicts are as addicted to the losses as the wins. The referee, Stuart Attwell, wasn’t sure what had happened so VAR took a look to see if it was a penalty. [None of it matters, apparently, as long as they are pumping money into your football club](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-fans-vulgar-responses-saudi-arabia-reporting-money-2160926?ico=in-line_link) so that your team wins more than theirs does. They are entitled to be dissatisfied with finishing runners-up in the European Championship final, even if it’s still hard to comprehend. [Arsenal](https://inews.co.uk/topic/arsenal-fc?ico=in-line_link) had years of anger and resentment, with a contingent of fans chasing into retirement one of the greatest managers to stand on the touchline. In the opening couple of minutes of Tottenham’s victory against Chelsea on Sunday, Raheem Sterling was dribbling inside the Spurs penalty area when Oliver Skipp stuck out a leg. VAR ruled no penalty — correctly — yet where was the caution for Sterling? And, as Potter pointed out [after defeat to Spurs](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-cant-score-defend-graham-potter-time-running-out-2174718?ico=in-line_link) on Sunday, Mikel Arteta almost went, too. Look at the reaction to England reaching the Euro 2020 final. Why do the parents care so much — why does it make grown adults so angry? [Graham Potter receiving emails from people wishing him and his children dead](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/graham-potter-chelsea-fans-want-kids-die-football-2173270?ico=in-line_link). This is Potter who has been [Chelsea](https://inews.co.uk/topic/chelsea-fc?ico=in-line_link) manager for six months.

Chelsea were beaten 2-0 at London rivals Tottenham on Sunday afternoon to crank up the pressure on Graham Potter as the Blues lose third successive game in ...

Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Signal Iduna Park in the first-leg on February 15 but played well and were unfortunate not to score on the night. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) made eight new signings in January, which has forced Potter into a selection dilemma, both for his first XI and the bench, given only Jorginho was allowed to leave. Chelsea face relegation-threatened Leeds on Saturday in what could be said as a 'must-win', before they take on Borussia Dortmund in the second-leg of their last-16 Despite those wholesale changes, it was the same old story for Chelsea, who haven't been able to string a succession of victories under new boss Potter yet. Meanwhile, Potter could be in for an even bigger decision when a handful of his unavailable crew return to action. It was a result that put even more pressure on Potter, who has been criticised for the nature of his side's losses but he has had some difficult decisions to make. The ex-Brighton boss said that Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Carney Chukwuemeka and David Datro Fofana were "unfortunate" to be left out. [Let us know in the comments below!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/graham-potter-chelsea-premier-league-29325993#comments-wrapper) [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) players were left in shock after failing to make the bench for the Blues' defeat at [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) on Sunday. [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/02/27/graham-potter-faces-make-break-games-despite-backing-chelsea/), more than one of those players was 'shocked' to find out they would not even be on the substitutes' bench. [Harry Kane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-kane) ensured Graham Potter's side stretched their winless run to five [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) matches and therefore remain 10th in the table.

Chelsea are determined to give Graham Potter time and do not want to make a decision on his future based on the next two games.

[defeat at Tottenham](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/26/tottenham-chelsea-premier-league-match-report) and has admitted results have not been good enough. Potter said on Friday that he had A large proportion of Chelsea fans have run out of patience with Potter after one win in 11 matches.

Follow live updates as Tottenham host Chelsea in a huge London derby in the Premier League.

He kicks out and catches Sterling’s leg allowing the Chelsea man to go down. Ruben Loftus-Cheek carries the ball into the final third before sliding it across to Enzo Fernandez as Spurs drop off and sit in. Chelsea are getting stuck into the game early on here. Raheem Sterling bombs down the left flank and lifts a cross into the box. Chelsea flick the ball over to Hakim Ziyech on the right side of the pitch and he heads it on to Kai Havertz. He blazes a shot at goal and hits Weslel Fofana who attempts to get in the block.

We return from the February international break with a Vitality Women's FA Cup fifth-round tie against the reigning champions.

Our Gunners have a point to prove against Chelsea in the competition as December 2021 also saw us beaten by them at Wembley in the delayed 2021 FA Cup Final. After this fifth-round clash, we are set to face Chelsea once again in the Conti Cup final on March 5 at Selhurst Park. Our last meeting with Chelsea came in January as we hosted the Women's Super League clash at Emirates Stadium.

Sam Kerr scored her 82nd goal in 100 Chelsea appearances as the Blues beat Arsenal at Kingsmeadow to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup.

- Home3 - Shots - 21Pelova - 18Marckese - 16Maritz - 5Beattie - 19Foord - 15McCabe - 12Maanum - 10Little The Blues have had the upper hand of late. Her late equaliser also earned Chelsea a WSL point at Emirates Stadium in January, kick-starting the Gunners' poor league form this year.

Tottenham boost their hopes of top-four Premier League finish with a win over Chelsea that increases the pressure on Blues boss Graham Potter.

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. - Away10 - Shots - Possession - 4Badiashile - 10Kane - 5Højbjerg - 4Skipp - 34Lenglet - 15Dier - 17Romero - 20Forster

Chelsea's record against Tottenham had been great, but they failed to score again, and another defeat piled the pressure on manager Graham Potter.

[Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz). [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech). [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/285450/Enzo-Fernández). [Emerson Royal](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/246844/Emerson-Royal). [Cristian Romero](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/96970/cristian-romero). [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech) was on his way to [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) on loan last month, yet after that moved collapsed at the 11th hour due to the misfiling of paperwork, he has started three of Chelsea's five games since the window closed. [Rodrigo Bentancur](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/215772/Rodrigo-Bentancur) for the season following knee surgery was a major blow to Tottenham, given they do not possess another midfielder capable of influencing the game in the same way. Spurs assistant coach Cristian Stellini to BBC Sport on the Ziyech incident: "The referee was good and explained the situation to us. [Thiago Silva](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/96254/Thiago-Silva), being forced off through injury inside 20 minutes was a reminder of the dreadful luck Potter has had with injuries this season. And it is ironic that after spending over €600m, the attacking player most likely to make the difference in the final third is Joao Felix -- a player who is only on loan from Atletico Madrid. [Tottenham](/soccer/team/_/id/367/tottenham-hotspur) beat [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) 2-0 on Sunday to heap further pressure on Blues boss Graham Potter and leave their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Sections of the club's fan base are already turning on the manager, and a failure to qualify for next season's Champions League would rank as an unmitigated disaster given the sheer level of investment.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter acknowledged he cannot rely on the support of the club's board for much longer after a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday ...

It's a tough moment for us." "I know the responsibility," said Potter. The players are hurting.

Chelsea lost 2-0 at Tottenham to continue wretched form under Graham Potter; Blues have won one of last 11 games in all competitions, scoring just four ...

They need to realise that the commitment needs to be for 95 minutes, not just for 20 minutes." "The Chelsea fans over the last 20 years have been spoiled with a lot of wins," he added. They're good lads, they want to do better, they want to win but at the moment we're suffering and that's my responsibility." You could see Thiago Silva, the most senior player, when he comes off, it falls apart a little bit, because the team is very young. The only way he's going to be able to control it is by winning his next game against Leeds. And when something goes wrong, you can see that certain individuals feel a little bit sorry for themselves. But on the other hand, as a manager of Chelsea, you also need to give something. No matter how hard you look, it is hard to see where Potter has improved his team since replacing the popular Thomas Tuchel in September. Obviously now things have changed a little bit, but that's just the way it is. Despite the spending, Chelsea continue to get worse. Chelsea fans have never really taken to Potter. It is hard to see where Chelsea turn from here.

A tightly contested London derby was decided in the home side's favour by a goal seconds after half-time and a doubling of their lead near the end.

Having pushed back at the Tottenham wing-back, Ziyech was initially shown a red card by referee Stuart Attwell but then having been told to look at the replays, he downgraded the card to yellow. Ziyech played his part by switching play to Sterling in space and the England international connected well with his shot, drawing a diving save from Fraser Forster who was continuing to deputise for Hugo Lloris. A more sustained attack led to the home side hitting the post with 26 minutes on the clock. Thiago tried to continue but in the end was replaced by [Wesley Fofana](/en/teams/profile/wesley-fofana), shortly after Joao Felix had seen the game’s first shot on target saved. The one difference from the starting 11 in Germany was fit-again Raheem Sterling, a second-half substitute against the Saints, preferred to [Mykhailo Mudryk](/en/teams/profile/mykhailo-mudryk). Between those two results, Spurs mirrored Chelsea in returning from the first leg of their Champions League tie with a 1-0 deficit.

GOAL rates Chelsea's players from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium... Reece James Chelsea 2022-23 Getty Images. Goalkeeper & Defence.

Second-half goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane sealed the points for Spurs as Chelsea put in yet another miserable performance.

Chelsea's inability to create enough chances and ability to self-sabotage has seen their hopes of a top-four finish slip away.

As has been typical with Chelsea this season, their reaction to going a goal down was poor. Frustration, a lack of cohesion and a weak reaction to setbacks have been an all too familiar story Chelsea this season. The system began to collapse, as highlighted by Ben Chilwell clipping a pass out of play and blaming his team-mates for their lack of movement to give him options to play out of danger.

Chelsea suffered yet another defeat as they lost to Tottenham Hotspur as the pressure continues to pile on Graham Potter.

If Potter can’t point them in the right direction, Chelsea will need someone else to clean up everything. I know the personality and quality in the team. It’s also true that Chelsea lack a true number nine, although Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been drafted back into the first team of late. “I know the responsibility,” Potter said after losing to Tottenham. “I haven't done enough at this club to have too much good faith,” Potter admitted afterwards, conceding that this five-month spell as Chelsea manager to date hasn’t gone as planned. Graham Potter had the look of a resigned man after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Graham Potter is facing increasing pressure at Chelsea following a poor run of results in the Premier League with a number of world-class managers available ...

Thomas Tuchel replaced the Blues legend and took the team on to win a Champions League title in 2021, but Lampard's return could be what the club needs now. [reported that former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/mauricio-pochettino-rejected-todd-boehly-26291245) had 'turned down' Chelsea's approach for him to replace Potter. [Southampton and Tottenham have compiled the miserable feeling](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-sack-boehly-26335647) at Stamford Bridge but Todd Boehly has stood by Potter - for now. The Argentine manager is renowned for developing young players into top talents, something Boehly wants the manager at Chelsea to do as part of his long-term vision. The Spaniard is without a club after leaving his role as Spain manager following the World Cup in Qatar. Zinedine Zidane, [Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique have all been linked](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-jose-mourinho-graham-potter-26336724?int_source=nba) with the manager role at Stamford Bridge as Blues fans' patience continues to wear thin with Potter. Despite Petit's concerns over the Frenchman, he is a proven winner and could be exactly what Chelsea need at this current time given the additions they've made to the squad. Chelsea replaced Thomas Tuchel with Graham Potter back in September last year but things have not quite gone to plan for the former Brighton boss. I won’t judge Potter now for the bad results." “Now I have time, but I don't know for how long. "Potter has been there since September - are you really going to fire him? Speaking to

Chelsea news: Mykhailo Mudryk has struggled to hit the heights since his January transfer, with some claims he may be unhappy.

If Mudryk can continue to show glimpses of his ability on a regular basis, then things will likely turn around for both him and the side. The winger responded with a prompt reply, shutting down any discussions over his unrest by simply saying: "Yes." However, since then, Mudryk has come out and broken his silence over the claim he is unhappy with a simple message on social media. The hijacked move from the Blues came as a surprise to most, but his performances so far haven't quite hit the heights since joining. The Ukrainian international joined for a fee worth up to £88.5million, snubbing Arsenal after extensive links with a move to north London. [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-blames-chelsea-boehly-sacking-26344175)winger [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-blames-chelsea-boehly-sacking-26344175) has broken silence over claims that he is unhappy at the club since making the January transfer switch.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Graham Potter fears his training sessions at Chelsea are being undermined by having too many players to work with after the ...

Step by step I want to put the team in a better place than when I arrived.' They want to play, be on the pitch and help the team. As a result Potter has struggled to maintain continuity during training sessions, never mind during matches. 'When you go through a period of transition and the steps we've gone through then there are going to be periods when it is going to be tougher than you ideally want – it's not optimal. 'There are challenges when you've got that many players,' Potter said earlier this month. Graham Potter has been forced to adapt training sessions to keep all players involved

Chelsea looked hapless in their 2-0 defeat to London rivals Spurs in what was the Stamford Bridge outfit's 10th loss in 11 games this year. And the club's ...

He etched himself in the club's history by winning three Premier League titles across the two spells. And he may be available to do so soon as reports claim he's unhappy in his current role with Roma. He was first given the boot in 2007, then again in 2015 after returning in 2013. He could be just what the Blues need to bring in some silverware after winning two La Liga titles, two Europa Leagues and two Copa del Reys with Atletico. And the timing for a move to London could be perfect for the Argentine following Atletico's indifferent campaign thus far. It was thought he was holding out for the France national job, but ex-team-mate Didier Deschamps still holds the role although Les Bleus lost their World Cup crown to Argentina at the Qatar World Cup. And then there's the small matter that he managed the Blues' bitter rivals Tottenham in the past, but seeing as he was sacked by Spurs, the 50-year-old may not feel any loyalty towards his former employers. And with time running out for the English tactician, the Daily Star Sport takes a closer look at who can replace the bumbling boss in the Chelsea dugout, with a few familiar faces lined up for a shock return to the club. His sacking shocked Blues fans, who will gladly take the 49-year-old back at the drop of a hat. Poch has been out of management since he was sacked by the French outfit last summer. But despite his success, the German was brutally dismissed by Boehly last September, after the American took over in the summer. Chelsea looked hapless in their 2-0 defeat to London rivals Spurs in what was the Stamford Bridge outfit's 10th loss in 11 games this year.

Chelsea have seemingly come to a big decision on Graham Potter amid rising calls for his sacking and with a report naming five candidates being considered.

On the flip side, Jorginho is one of just six first-teamers to depart in that time. Another manager currently out of work is Luis Enrique, having stepped down as Spain coach after the World Cup. They are joined on the list by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, who may cut ties there this summer. This is still the same message after the game today. Part of Potter’s problem has been how he has managed the massive squad at his disposal. They now face Leeds on Saturday in what is surely a must-win game for Potter. The west London side are in danger of suffering their lowest-ever league finish since 2015/16 when they finished 10th. This is why they are protecting him. And Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Tottenham, means they have now lost three games in succession. The Italian is adamant that Boehly has no plans to replace Potter despite the growing protests about his position. And while a late charge into the Champions League places looks unlikely – they are currently 14 points adrift – Potter needs the win to keep the wolves from the door. Chelsea have seemingly come to a big decision on the future of Graham Potter amid heightening claims for him to be sacked and with a report naming five candidates now under consideration by the Blues.

Chelsea went down 2-0 at Tottenham on Sunday, and while the club are still insistent that they will give the manager time, a number of fans have vented ...

[Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) last-16 second leg at home to Borussia Dortmund on March 7, when they will be seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) champions. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) and Jurgen Klopp at [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) as examples of what can be achieved if managers are allowed to work with a long-term vision. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc), exits from both the FA and Carabao Cups at hands of [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), and slip ups against top four hopefuls [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc), local rivals [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) and bottom of the table [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). [charge.org website](https://www.change.org/p/graham-potter-to-be-sacked) calling for the manager to be sacked, with almost 35,000 signatures attracted at the time of writing. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) down in 10th place in the table, some 14 points off Spurs in fourth. [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc). [Potter's side were beaten 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/tottenham-spurs-chelsea-goals-highlights-29316731), as second half goals from Oliver Skipp and [Harry Kane](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-kane) condemned the manager to a 10th defeat in his 26 matches in charge. Despite this there are believed to be no immediate moves to sack Potter, with the club still behind the manager who replaced the sacked Thomas Tuchel in September. According to the website, the petition was started by a user called Arash Moaref under the Arteta frequently faced suggestions that he wasn't good enough to be Gunners manager before leading the club to the top of the table this season while Klopp, like Potter, came to Liverpool after a season had already started and took his time to build the Reds up to becoming European and A petition calling for Chelsea to sack Graham Potter has rapidly attracted thousands of signatures online in the wake of the Blues' latest defeat to

It is somewhat ironic that Chelsea have spent over £500m on transfer since the summer and yet they can't buy a win right now. The Blues have won just two of ...

He inherited a number of players who hadn’t settled into life at Stamford Bridge, and he watched on as the recruitment team added more to the mix. Getting rid of the one-time Swansea manager just means the process has to start all over again. Some teams struggle to bed in three new starters into a team, Potter has been tasked with getting six January signings up to speed while still trying to put his stamp on the team himself. We look forward to supporting him, his coaching team and the squad in realising their full potential in the coming months and years." He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the Club. His ruthless approach kept the Blues at the summit of English football throughout his time with the club, and supporters have become accustomed to reactions when things aren’t going well.

(Left to Right: Mauricio Pochettino, Zinedine Zidane, Luis Enrique.) ... With just a single win in 2023, Graham Potter appears to be living on borrowed time as ...

But with Didier Deschamps recently confirmed to be staying on, Zidane may have to dip his toes back in the club game. When you have a chance to sign a manager who won three Champions League titles in a row, it’s pretty hard to say no. Back to trying to get one of the most expensively-assembled playing squads the game has ever seen to play like Brighton and Hove Albion. His Spain side previously impressed at Euro 2020, playing with a club-like cohesion. Their [2-0 loss to Spurs ](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-emerson-royal-redemption-chelsea-win-2174420?ico=in-line_link)means the Blues have won just twice in 16 games. The first perhaps pondering how on earth Oliver Skipp had lashed one in from 20 yards for his first ever Spurs goal, 23 seconds into the second half. But the realist wonders how much longer he will. Or wondering how his goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, had failed to get a firm hand to the strike before it dipped in via the crossbar. But that might not matter. If only he could think of one to use. That one was perplexing. Ah well, back to the training ground.

Potter admitted he does not have much credit in the bank at Chelsea after a third consecutive loss left the Blues closer to the relegation zone than the top ...

"For the players, for the supporters, but we must stick together and we are going to work really hard to get out of this situation. We have to keep going, keep working and believe in [the idea] that things can change around." I have absolutely no complaints with the supporters." While results are what they are, I accept it, it's part of the job." I have no complaints with the supporters. Potter has retained the support of Chelsea's owners but it remains to be seen how long they can keep faith in him.

Graham Potter is running out of excuses as Chelsea manager, with supporters calling for him to be sacked.

Potter is therefore being forced to trial different coaching methods in order to involve all players, forcing some stars to take part in drills away from the 11 v 11 matches and only being called into action if they are required for certain phases of play. His coaching methods would usually involve 11 v 11 training matches where he could intervene to explain how to deploy a pattern of play – though he does not feel this is plausible with such a ‘bloated’ squad. The higher powers at Stamford Bridge have stood by the ex-Brighton boss since his arrival, though one win in 2023 has left some questioning whether their faith is misplaced.

Chelsea news: The Blues are on their worst run in 30 years as Tottenham defeat lands another blow for Graham Potter.

Having tried old players, new players and a mixture there is no way to get the baby and the bath water to go. In a period of unprecedented turnover of staff and players, following on from an ownership last year, it is hard to see who would have been right for the job. The plates are being thrown at Potter from all over the shop and things are crashing around him. It's a perfect storm with him at the middle and although Chelsea fans couldn't imagine things getting much worse, they very well might. Within all this is a man who is trying to put an end to the rut. Of the 25 goals scored under him in all competitions (in 26 games) 17 came in the first month. Thomas Tuchel managed six games this season (a quarter of their current matches in the league) and had 10 points. Hoddle lost six straight games and also got just one point in a wider run of eight games, that became worse and finished at two points from nine games. Under Potter they have scored the fewest of any side in the league since he came in (15). To compound things Potter's 35% win ratio is the lowest since Glenn Hoddle in 1993. Perhaps what is even more worrying than that is that since November (a sample size of 12 games) Chelsea have just 10 points. To make it worse, they still have away matches against the top three to play.

Kerr was on target as Chelsea beat Arsenal to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup.

We’re elite performers and we do it all the time." 60% of their goals are scored with under four passes so, knowing that, you have to set up right and I don’t think we did that in the first half. I think we’re a better place for that body of work. "She comes in, does everything necessary and lifts the spirit of everyone in the building. That’s why we’re winners today because the mentality shown by the team in challenging circumstances, we showed that." And Hayes believes it is that kind of tenacious mentality that sets Kerr apart from other strikers in the WSL.

The former Spurs manager noted a lack of effort, plan and desire from the Blues at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

[Boehly](https://www.football.london/all-about/todd-boehly) appears intent on giving the manager time to turn this dismal run around. [ESPN](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2hVMVSFoHM). When you’re a player it is down to you to go out and perform. This continued an alarming trend in 2023 for [Graham Potter’s](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) side, having scored just four goals and claimed one victory in 11 outings in all competitions. “As soon as they went behind in the second half, that’s when you need people to stand up and show that you’re performing for the shirt, but I never saw that. Nobody is a leader." Having watched Chelsea fail to win their first match since mid-January, Sherwood noted some worrying signs in the Blues camp. However, [supporters’](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea-fans) patience appears to be wearing thin, with [a petition from Chelsea fans to see Potter sacked having now passed more than 10,000 signatures](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-sacked-petition-26336656). [Gary Cahill](https://www.football.london/all-about/gary-cahill), who [said on Match of the Day](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/former-chelsea-captain-graham-potter-26339146): “I’m a big believer ability takes you so far and personality takes you that extra yard. It's crazy that I have to say that [Jorginho](https://www.football.london/all-about/jorginho) was very useless for Chelsea but so useful for Arsenal. [was equally critical of the lack of leadership throughout Potter's squad](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/frank-leboeuf-chelsea-transfer-decision-26276204) following Chelsea's 1-0 home defeat to Southampton. [Tim Sherwood](https://www.football.london/all-about/tim-sherwood) has said Chelsea lack leaders in their squad as the Blues slumped to their third straight defeat on Sunday afternoon following a 2-0 defeat at [Tottenham](https://www.football.london/all-about/spurs).