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Sunderland Stuns Chelsea with Last-Minute Winner
25 Oct
Summary
- Sunderland's Chemsdine Talbi scores winner in stoppage time
- Sunderland equalizes through Wilson Isidor after falling behind
- Chelsea's £40 million signing Alejandro Garnacho scores first goal
On October 25, 2025, Sunderland pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The match was a fierce contest, but Sunderland proved to be a worthy opponent, matching Chelsea for long periods.
Chelsea took the lead early on through Alejandro Garnacho, the club's £40 million summer signing, who scored his first goal for the Blues. However, Sunderland equalized through Wilson Isidor, capitalizing on a chaotic situation inside the box following a long throw-in.
The game remained evenly poised, with both teams creating chances. Chelsea's biggest threat came from Marc Cucurella, who made several bursting runs from left-back. Sunderland, on the other hand, showed they were comfortable on the ball and ready to attack Chelsea.
In the dying moments of the game, Sunderland's 20-year-old Moroccan international Chemsdine Talbi struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner, sparking delirious scenes amongst the away supporters. The victory was a remarkable result for Sunderland, who proved they can compete with the top teams in the league.
