RHYTHM & BLUES

On-song Rosenior's a hit with fans as new boss makes it four wins from five

- BY RACHEL STEINBURG

LIAM ROSENIOR felt Chelsea passed his latest test with flying colours after they beat 10-man Crystal Palace to secure their new boss a first Premier League away win.

Rosenior, who has now led the Blues to four wins from five in all competitions, also becomes their first boss since Graham Potter to walk away with six points from his first two topflight encounters.

Estevao opened the scoring in the 34th minute before turning provider for Joao Pedro after the break, when Enzo Fernandez also added a penalty, but Rosenior was denied a clean sheet when Chris Richards nodded home a late consolation.

"I think today was a huge test," said Rosenior.

"I changed the shape I played and the performance they did today makes me very pleased because 95 per cent of the press and 95 per cent of the positioning was absolutely perfect.

"So they're engaged, I think they're believing in what they're doing. It's one game. We have to make sure that we're consistent in every game we play."