EPL: Sunderland Stun Chelsea with Late Winner

Sunderland's remarkable win at Stamford Bridge

Sunderland came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Chemsdine Talbi scoring the winning goal in stoppage time to extend Sunderland's unbeaten run against London sides to 14 matches.

Alejandro Garnacho scored his first Chelsea goal with a stunning strike, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack...

Sunderland maintained their impressive start to the season with a dramatic win over Chelsea. The Black Cats came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, moving up to second place in the Premier League table.

Sunderland's eight-match start to the season is their best since 1999/2000. However, their hopes of a high league position seemed uncertain just four minutes into the match, as Chelsea took the lead and Sunderland's dreams were dealt an early blow.

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Alejandro Garnacho scored his first Chelsea goal with a stunning strike, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack. Pedro Neto's pass set him free on the left, and he fired a low shot through the legs of Robin Roefs to give Chelsea the lead.

The Sunderland defense soon regained their composure, and a long throw into the Chelsea box created chaos. Wilson Isidor was quickest to react, flicking the ball past Robert Sanchez to level the score for the Black Cats.

Sunderland showed their quality with a neat passage of play that nearly changed the game's complexion, but Isidor's shot flew just wide of the post. Relief came for the home side as Chelsea regained control of the match towards the end of the first half.

The Blues came close to retaking the lead, with Garnacho's slide-in shot hitting the back post being expertly blocked by the goalkeeper. Moments later, Trevoh Chalobah's long-range effort was cleared over the bar, thanks to a vital intervention from Sunderland's keeper.

As frustration mounted for Chelsea around the hour mark, Enzo Maresca made a substitution, bringing on Estêvão for Alejandro Garnacho. The Brazilian's introduction sparked a brief surge of energy, and he nearly scored with a deflected shot that narrowly sailed wide, lifting the Stamford Bridge crowd.

Sunderland, playing a back five for the first time this season under Régis Le Bris, remained disciplined in the second half, limiting Chelsea to half-chances as the match entered its final stages. Their defensive organization stifled Chelsea's attacking threat, setting up a thrilling finale.

The drama unfolded in stoppage time as Sunderland snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Substitute Brian Brobbey played a crucial role, holding up the ball and laying it off perfectly for Chemsdine Talbi to score the winning goal, sending the visiting fans into raptures.

This dramatic win extends Sunderland's unbeaten run against London sides to 14 matches, with five wins and nine draws. Meanwhile, Chelsea slipped to seventh place in the table, trailing second-placed Sunderland by three points.

Keys Stats

• Chelsea have conceded 5 goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half; only Nottingham Forest (7) have conceded more in the Premier League this season

• Sunderland have scored 3 goals via substitutes in the Premier League this season; only Brighton (5) have scored more

• Wilson Isidor has scored his fourth goal of the Premier League this season, more than any other Sunderland player