Premier League 2025/26: Sunderland stun Chelsea with 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge

Sunderland extended their strong return to the Premier League on Saturday as they handed Chelsea a 2-1 home defeat, with substitute Chemsdine Talbi scoring a winner deep into stoppage time.

The visitor, who moved to second in the table, had fallen behind in the fourth minute when Alejandro Garnacho claimed his first goal for Chelsea, cutting in from the left and firing through the legs of Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs.

The Londoners’ lead was canceled out by Wilson Isidor’s equalizer in the 22nd minute, when the Frenchman crossed in from close range after Chelsea failed to deal with a long throw.

The match appeared to be heading for a draw as Chelsea failed to find a way through the Black Cats’ disciplined midfield and defensive lines.

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Then, in the third minute of extra time, Talbi collected a pass from fellow substitute Brian Brobbey, and the Morocco winger placed his low shot perfectly for his first goal for Sunderland since joining from Club Brugge in July.

Enzo Maresca’s men were looking for their third straight league win after wins over Liverpool and Nottingham Forest but failed to extend their early lead.

Brazilian teenager Estevao, who scored the winner in the 2-1 win over Liverpool, was largely kept at bay by Sunderland after replacing Garnacho in the 58th minute.

Published on October 25, 2025