Chelsea

Why Sunderland held their nerve on Régis Le Bris

Matt Craddock.

‘Calmness’ - Sunderland U21 boss reacts to 4-2 win over PSG

Sunderland fans in action during the win against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Sunderland's SoL switch you might have missed ahead of Chelsea win

Brian Brobbey

Sunderland injury concerns highlight under-the-radar factor in start

Chemsdine Talbi in action for Sunderland.

Gus Poyet questions Chelsea approach to Sunderland defeat

Brian Brobbey of Sunderland and Chelsea's Levi Colwill of Chelsea battle for possession.

SAFC's 'bully' can help kickstart an improvement - Steven Gerrard

Enzo Le Fée.

Le Fée details why Sunderland players won't celebrate Chelsea victory

Sunderland fans in action during the win against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland's new predicted Premier League finish after Chelsea win

Regis Le Bris in conversation with Chemsdine Talbi

Phil Smith: My key conclusions from Chelsea win

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso on penalty controversy and Sunderland defeat

Chemsdine Talbi. Pic by Chris Fryatt

RLB explains why he brought Chemsdine Talbi back into the XI

Sunderland star's performance summed up Black Cats in Chelsea win

Referee Jarred Gillett shows a yellow card to Levi Colwill of Chelsea during his side's defeat at Sunderland (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Roy Keane backs officials over 2 big calls in Sunderland v Chelsea

Brian Brobbey in action. Pic by Chris Fryatt

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Chelsea with three 9/10s

Granit Xhaka. Pic by Chris Fryatt

RLB explains Granit Xhaka sub and post-match message to players

Sunderland celebrate their goal. Pic by Chris Fryatt

Phil Smith: What I made of Sunderland's performance against Chelsea
Sunderland resumed their Premier League campaign against Chelsea on Sunday
Phil Smith

Sunderland Echo matchday live blog. Pic by James Copley

Live Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Chelsea

Thomas Meunier

Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Chelsea predicted

Regis Le Bris.

Former Chelsea star makes 'crazy' claim over Le Bris' SAFC future

Australian referee Jarred Gillett will take charge of Sunderland's home game with Chelsea.

PL confirm SAFC v Chelsea ref - and he has previous with Black Cats

Emiliano Martinez

Three doubts, eight out: Sunderland and Chelsea team news explained

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso.

Chelsea handed further injury worry after duo ruled out of SAFC test

Regis Le Bris

RLB addresses Sunderland's defensive issues and set piece woe

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso.

World Cup winner could return to Chelsea squad for Sunderland visit

The Stadium of Light Metro station.

Metro disruption ahead of Remembrance Sunday and SAFC against Chelsea

Alonso confirms early Chelsea injury blow ahead of Sunderland clash

Kevin Danso.

SAFC new boy an 'astute signing' as Granit Xhaka transfer snub praised
Sunderland completed the loan signing of Tottenham Hotspur and Austria defender Kevin Danso in the final days of the summer transfer window.
Mark Carruthers

Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal.

Ex-Sunderland ace Henderson joins rivals Chelsea on two-year deal

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has been given greater influence over transfers than his predecessors

Chelsea 'likely' to sign SAFC target as winger 'set' for England move

Granit Xhaka (centre) was the centrepiece behind Sunderland's recruitment drive.

Exclusive Phil Bardsley praises Sunderland for 'huge' transfer development

SAFC repeat Xhaka power play as Man Utd & Chelsea eye Black Cats star

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka

The big hints Granit Xhaka transfer saga might really be over

Granit Xhaka and Xabi Alonso.

SAFC squad value compared to PL rivals if Xhaka Chelsea move completed

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland and Chelsea - latest developments explained

Granit Xhaka.

Exclusive Sky pundit backs SAFC fans to be 'bitter' over Xhaka transfer saga

Granit Xhaka

Sunderland post cheeky Granit Xhaka social media message

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka reaffirms commitment to Sunderland after round of talks

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka responds to Chelsea transfer question after World Cup win

Ex-SAFC figure delivers verdict on Xhaka and Patterson transfer talk

Exclusive Kevin Phillips delivers verdict on Granit Xhaka's Sunderland future

Granit Xhaka

Stefan Schwarz makes 'tough' Granit Xhaka transfer admission

Granit Xhaka.

Ex Switzerland man airs frustration over Xhaka to Chelsea speculation

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka, Sunderland and Chelsea - our writers deliver their view

Granit Xhaka in action for Sunderland

Time for Chelsea to get real in bid to sign Xhaka from Sunderland

Granit Xhaka

Sunderland reject Chelsea's opening bid for Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka's Sunderland influence assessed amid Chelsea links

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

Sunderland set to unveil Elvis Presley collaboration away kit

Premier League trophy.

Premier League 26/27 predicted table: Where are SAFC likely to finish?

Trai Hume of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea.

Exclusive Poyet lauds SAFC for 'unexpected but amazing' European qualification

James Copley's Sunderland notebook: Dan Neil ovation, table tennis, holidays and an interesting academy hire

Exclusive James Copley’s notebook: Neil ovation, table tennis and academy hire

SAFC credited with winger interest as target opens up on exit stance

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien.

Luke O’Nien sends Cirkin message and pays tribute to Neil and Gooch

Exclusive Waddle delivers verdict on SAFC's improbable European qualification

'Honoured...' - Chemsdine Talbi opens up on debut Sunderland campaign

Ecuador's forward Anthony Valencia, Nilson Angulo and Kevin Rodriguez celebrate. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images).

Sunderland star heading to the World Cup following impressive start

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