GOLAZONEWSSunderland defeat Chelsea to move off Premier League bottom
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- Enzo Le Fée scored the decisive penalty in a 1-0 victory for Sunderland.
- The result lifts Sunderland from the bottom of the Premier League table.
- Chelsea struggled to break down a depleted Sunderland defence.
Sunderland secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, providing a significant boost to their Premier League campaign. The win, decided by an Enzo Le Fée penalty, allowed the hosts to climb off the bottom of the league standings.
Despite missing Dan Ballard due to injury and Omar Alderete through suspension, the Sunderland defence successfully contained Chelsea throughout the match. According to Sky Sports, the visitors produced a tepid performance, which has increased the pressure on manager Regis Le Bris's counterparts at Chelsea.
This result mirrors Sunderland’s success against the same opponent on the final day of the previous season, which had previously secured European qualification for the club for the first time in 53 years.