Rosenior demands change after Chelsea's ninth red card

Liam Rosenior pulled no punches after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal, which saw Pedro Neto sent off in the 70th minute. The dismissal — the club’s ninth of the campaign, including a red card for former head coach Enzo Maresca — effectively ended hopes of a comeback.

The match turned on fine margins: Jurrien Timber’s 66th-minute header proved the winner after Piero Hincapie’s own goal had cancelled William Saliba’s opener. Neto’s quick double booking, for dissent and a professional foul, left the visitors stranded and prompted ex-Chelsea forward Sutton to voice disbelief at the lack of composure.

Rosenior said he will speak with the coaching staff, the wider staff and the players because "it’s not acceptable," stressing that fines are not the solution. He described the issue as a focus and concentration problem, warned there is something "deep-lying" to address and said it must be eradicated or it will cost the club.

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