Talbi’s stoppage-time sting lifts Sunderland to second place as Chelsea are left searching
Sunderland stunned Stamford Bridge with a clinical counter-attack deep into stoppage time, as Chemsdine Talbi guided a cool finish beyond Robert Sánchez after Brian Brobbey’s hold-up play turned a long ball from Lutsharel Geertruida into a winner. It crowned a disciplined and fearless away display that began in adversity and ended with the visiting bench emptying towards an ecstatic away end.
Chelsea had led inside four minutes through Alejandro Garnacho’s first goal for the club, but Wilson Isidor levelled from close range after Nordi Mukiele’s long throw caused chaos in the home penalty area. From there, Enzo Maresca’s side controlled possession but lacked incision, and Sunderland’s late ambition was rewarded with a victory that sends them second in the Premier League.
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