Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Final score, goals, highlights, reaction
Sunderland secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, easing pressure on manager Regis Le Bris. The match featured a decisive penalty from Enzo Le Fee and a strong defensive effort from the Black Cats.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the Premier League standings, causing Chelsea to drop out of the top four.
Struggling Sunderland put in a wonderful performance to beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
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The unexpected, but hugely deserved, victory eases the pressure on Regis Le Bris after a slow start to the season for Sunderland.
Brian Brobbey was a constant threat and he won the penalty kick which Enzo Le Fee slotted home to win the game.
Chelsea missed a couple of big headers through Morgan Rogers and Danny Welbeck, while Cole Palmer thought he should have won a penalty kick in another quiet outing for the playmaker.
Sunderland have eight points on the board, while Chelsea have 16 as they drop out of the top four heading into the international break.
Estevao whips in a brilliant free kick from the left and it is right on the head of Danny Welbeck.
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