Chelsea vs Sunderland LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Sunderland today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs Sunderland
SUNDERLAND ARE SECOND IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE! Unbelievable scenes in the capital as Sunderland come from a goal down to win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge! For long spells in the second half, it looked like neither side could conjure up a winner, but in the dying seconds, a long ball against the run of play wasn’t dealt with. Brobbey held it up brilliantly before finding another substitute Talbi on the edge of the box, who slotted home with real class. The Sunderland supporters were loud all game, keeping the Chelsea fans quiet when the home side most needed them. It was a perfect away performance from Regis Le Bris’s side, soaking up pressure all game before delivering the killer blow at the death. Chelsea simply could not break down the stubborn visitors, who forced crosses from every angle and dealt with almost every delivery. Sunderland also edged Chelsea in expected goals, 1.16 xG to 0.97 xG, highlighting how tough it was for the hosts to create, even in front of their own fans. Chelsea drop to 7th in the table, leapfrogged by the Black Cats, who move up to second with 17 points. No one could have anticipated how well the Wearside outfit have adapted to the top flight, but it’s quite the story. Chelsea now travel to Wolves in the EFL Cup fourth round before a blockbuster London derby at Spurs. Sunderland host Everton next in the Premier League and could move top if results go their way! That’s all from us this afternoon - thank you for joining and goodbye!
Chelsea vs Sunderland
Chelsea have a last-second corner, but it’s wasted, drilled into the side netting. THAT IS THAT!
Chelsea vs Sunderland
The fans inside Stamford Bridge are stunned, while Sunderland supporters are in pandemonium. Only Nottingham Forest have conceded more goals in the final 15 minutes of the second half than Chelsea. Wow.
Chelsea vs Sunderland
Brobbey held the ball for an age inside the Chelsea penalty area, and it’s incredible how much time he was given. He picks his pass perfectly, earning the assist for what could be the winning goal.
Chelsea vs Sunderland
GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! SUNDERLAND WIN IT AT THE DEATH! 2-1! Brobbey is sent forward with a long ball and is allowed to keep his foot on it inside the box, with the Chelsea defenders giving him space to hold it up. He lays it off to Talbi at the edge of the area, who picks his spot beautifully, curling a side-footed effort into the bottom right. Sunderland are moving up to second in the league as things stand - a perfect away performance.
Chelsea vs Sunderland
In a match where Chelsea have attempted more passes and crosses than in any other this season, James tries a deeper ball, only for it to be ruled out for offside - much to the delight of the Black Cats.
Chelsea vs Sunderland
Six minutes will be played here, as both sides look to find a winner, which would take either of them to second in the Premier League.
Chelsea vs Sunderland
Sunderland appear to be going for this. Santos, who has only just come on, fouls Brobbey on the halfway line. The attacker had turned the midfielder, and an outstretched arm was all the referee needed to see, resulting in a yellow card.
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