Graham Potter has continued his call for patience from Chelsea fans, citing the early stages of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal after their last managerial appointments. The Blues boss has come in for wide ranging criticism from fans that have seen their side slide down the table.
Less than halfway through January Chelsea are out of both domestic cups and sit 10th in the league. They are just as close to the relegation zone as they are the top four after 17 games and are behind both west London rivals Fulham and Brentford.
It is a major drop off from Thomas Tuchel's achievements last season that saw the Blues top the table in December before a second half of the campaign capitulation. The general decline since 2022 has continued and worsened more than most were expecting though.
