Sunderland Claims Dramatic 2-1 Win Over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Moves to Premier League Second Place

Sunderland secured a stunning 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chemsdine Talbi scoring a dramatic 94th-minute winner following a quick counter-attack. Despite Chelsea taking an early lead through Alejandro Garnacho, Sunderland equalized via Wilson Isidor and held on to claim their second away win of the season, propelling them to second place in the Premier League. The match sparked controversy as commentators Richard Keys and Keith Hackett suggested Talbi's winning goal should have been disallowed due to an offside player obstructing the Chelsea goalkeeper's view, a decision not reviewed by officials. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged his team's shortcomings, particularly in defense during the decisive goal, stating they were generally not good enough. Sunderland's disciplined defense and tactical counterattacking exploited Chelsea's vulnerabilities, marking a significant achievement for the newly promoted side. This victory ended Sunderland's long wait for a win at Stamford Bridge since 2014 and left Chelsea seventh in the league standings.