Chelsea fired manager Liam Rosenior after five consecutive Premier League shutout losses, their most since 1912, the Blues announced Wednesday.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticised his players after they suffered a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.

Last week's public and private backing for Liam Rosenior is not forthcoming on Wednesday from BBC sources after a fifth successive league defeat without scoring.