Gary Neville stuck the knife into Chelsea after their dismal 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Friday night.
It was an evening to forget for Enzo Maresca's men as their grip on a top-four place in the Premier League loosened.
Chelsea have won just three matches in their last 11 in all competitions and have lost to Brighton twice within a week - having been knocked out of the FA Cup by the Seagulls last Saturday.
It is a dramatic turnaround in form from the side who looked set to mount a Premier League title challenge just six weeks ago.