Chelsea’s humiliating 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal on Tuesday night was their worst defeat against the Gunners since 1930.
Yet, it wasn’t just the scoreline that left fans furious—it was Enzo Maresca’s post-match take that truly set them off.
The Italian manager, who took charge last summer, claimed his team had ‘controlled the game’ despite conceding five goals and managing just 40% possession.
His words didn’t sit well with supporters, with many branding him ‘deluded’ on social media. “Is this guy watching the same game?” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Does Maresca watch a different game to the rest of us?
He spouts the same old same old after every game.
We were boring and never looked like scoring if we had been there all bleedin night!
I love going to games but this is doing me in.
It’s so tedious and hard to watch. https://t.co/fPTqMinPNw— Peter T ⭐️⭐️ (@Camberleycfc) March 16, 2025
Chelsea’s defence crumbled, allowing Arsenal to rack up 23 shots while barely troubling the Gunners’ backline. The Blues completed just three passes in Arsenal’s box across the entire match, making Maresca’s claims even more baffling. The team has now conceded 13 goals in their last four games, increasing pressure on the former Leicester City boss.
Fan reaction was overwhelmingly negative, with supporters questioning whether Maresca truly understands the scale of the problem. “How can you get battered 5-0 and still say you were in control? Unbelievable,” one fan fumed. Others pointed out that Chelsea are now closer to 12th place than the top four, with just 48 points from 35 games.
Despite the backlash, Chelsea’s board reportedly have no immediate plans to sack Maresca. However, with upcoming fixtures against Aston Villa and Tottenham, pressure is mounting. Another heavy defeat could see the situation escalate further, leaving Maresca in an increasingly precarious position.
