Liam Rosenior told to throw away Chelsea match against Man City for ‘greater good’ of Premier League

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There are very few, if any, instances when Chelsea superfan Rory Jennings would willingly want his beloved team to lose.But on Sunday, when the Blues welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge, Jennings will be ‘begging’ to taste defeat.Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table could be cut to six points by the end of the weekendGettyThat’s because a City win would heap even more pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who slipped to a shock 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.Goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott condemned the Gunners to just their fourth Premier League defeat this season.Cherries’ title twistDespite the loss, Arsenal remain nine points clear of second-placed City.However, City boast two games in hand.To add to the title drama, Arsenal will travel to the Etihad Stadium on April 19.So, if City can beat Chelsea on Sunday, defeat Arsenal and then win their game in hand, Pep Guardiola‘s side will go level with the Gunners at the top of the table.Even though a loss to City would be a serious blow to Chelsea’s Champions League aspirations, Jennings is content with such a scenario because it would be for ‘the greater good’.Ror blimey“Now, due to that result at the Emirates Stadium earlier today, I can safely say that today is one of the most glorious days of my life,” Jennings said.“It is a pleasure and an honour to be able to spend this evening talking football with you. I am in a fine mood. “The only thing that can make this weekend perfect would be us, Chelsea Football Club, rolling over for Man City tomorrow.Jennings wants Rosenior to throw Sunday’s contestGetty“Yes, I said it. I really do hope that Chelsea get beat by Man City tomorrow. “I think it’s just one of those things where we have to do it for the greater good. “Come on, Liam Rosenior, if you are listening to this, I am begging you, do what you do best and make sure that we get beaten by Man City tomorrow.”Taking to social media following his shock view, Jennings then proceeded to double down on his claim.He posted on X: “I concede that it’s not very ‘propa’ of me but I don’t care.“For the greater good we’ve got to get beat tomorrow.View Tweet: https://t.co/nXiEYIfStKArsenal are starting to feel the pressure having lost three of their last four matches in all competitionsGetty“We’ve kept Arsenal away from the title for over 2 decades, us nicking 3 points in our quest to finish 7th means nothing compared to stopping them winning the league.”Jennings’ desperation for City to beat Chelsea is down to his burning desire for Arsenal’s trophy drought to continue.Gunner do it… surely?The Gunners have not landed any silverware since the FA Cup in 2020.Going back further, Arsenal’s last Premier League title came in the 2003/04 campaign, when they famously went unbeaten across the entire campaign.Mikel Arteta‘s side have come agonisingly close to breaking the drought in recent years, registering three consecutive second-place finishes.But there is little doubt this would be the most painful of the bunch should lightning strike an astonishing fourth-straight time.1: Premier League Fixtures & ResultsThe Premier League title has been Arsenal’s to lose for just about the entirety of this season.Arsenal ended the seventh matchweek of the campaign on top of the league and it’s a position they have not relinquished since.However, six wins from their last 12 hints the nerves might be getting to Arsenal’s stars.Of course, City could release the pressure valve somewhat on Sunday should they fail to beat Chelsea, who sit sixth in the table, at Stamford Bridge.