Enzo Maresca Sacked by Chelsea on New Year's Day, Sets Unwanted PL Record

• Enzo Maresca was sacked by Chelsea on New Year's Day, becoming the first Premier League manager dismissed on January 1.
• His departure came after less than two years in charge, following a poor run of one win in seven league matches.
• Despite winning the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup, internal tensions and a lack of backing were evident.
• Maresca had previously led Leicester City to the Championship title before joining Chelsea in June 2024.
• Xavi and Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior are among the potential candidates to succeed Maresca at Stamford Bridge.

Why It Matters: Enzo Maresca's New Year's Day sacking by Chelsea marks an unprecedented Premier League record.