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This video can not be played Talbi scores in 94th minute for Sunderland to beat Chelsea Chemsdine Talbi scores dramatic late winner as Sunderland move into second place in Premier League Alejandro Garnacho opens his Chelsea account Wilson Isidor equalises with fourth goal of season Player rater Sunderland moved into second place in the Premier League as winger Chemsdine Talbi scored a 94th-minute winner to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Regis le Bris' side were on the brink of earning a valuable point in west London, but snatched all three when Talbi converted from the edge of the box after a quick counter-attack. The victory - Sunderland's second on the road this season - was all the more remarkable given Chelsea had taken an early lead when Alejandro Garnacho scored his first goal for the club with a fine solo effort. Sunderland levelled through Wilson Isidor, who netted from close range for his fourth goal of the season following Chelsea's failure to clear their lines from a long throw. The Black Cats were less adventurous in the second half, seemingly content to settle for a point against the Club World Cup champions. But the home side struggled to create clear-cut chances and over-committed numbers in the search of a winner. Sunderland expertly exploited the space left in Chelsea's half as substitute Brian Brobbey latched on to a long ball, held up possession and laid off for Talbi to score a famous winner. The win means the Black Cats move into second place, two points behind leaders Arsenal having played a game more than the Gunners. Chelsea, who would have gone second with a victory of their own, slip to seventh behind London rivals Tottenham. After scoring within five minutes through Garnacho, the home support at Stamford Bridge may have been expecting a repeat of Wednesday night's five-goal display against Ajax. Marc Guiu was the only survivor in the front four from the win against the Dutch giants, with Garnacho, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto starting in support. But Garnacho's solo opener was as good as it got for the Blues, who struggled for creativity despite their apparent wealth of flair in attack. Back-to-back wins against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest had put Enzo Maresca's side within three points of second place, but the Argentine's side did not play like a team with an opportunity to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. Their lack of threat was summed up by the fact it was Garnacho who was hooked in the 58th minute. Brazilian Estevao was tasked with injecting some potency to Chelsea's attack but the teenager's introduction did little to lift the side. Liam Delap, who has missed the last two months through injury but returned to training this week, watched from the sidelines as Reece James and Marc Cucurella put enticing crosses into the box. Without the England Under-21 international, Chelsea lack a goal poacher - particularly when Joao Pedro plays in a more withdrawn role. The Blues visit bottom-placed Wolves (19: 45 GMT) in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, before taking on Spurs in the Premier League next Saturday (17: 30 GMT) This video can not be played Chelsea performance 'not good enough' - Maresca While Sunderland have made a brilliant start to life back in the Premier League, the Black Cats have - naturally - found life on the road more difficult than at home. Before today, they had collected four points from four away matches - while collecting 10 at home. Given that, it would have been easy for Sunderland to settle for a point away at a side like Chelsea. But, with the clock ticking down, Sunderland reaped the rewards of their ambition to stun the home side. As Chelsea piled forward in search of a winner, Lutsharel Geertruida won possession and pinged a wonderful ball over Chelsea's defence for substitute Brobbey to run on to. The Dutchman had little in the way of support but he retained possession, spun and laid off an enticing ball for Talbi to place his shot for the winner. What would have pleased Le Bris the most - beyond the joy of scoring the winner - is the composure his side showed deep into injury time, with no sign of the visitors simply clearing their lines or settling for a point. While being two points behind leaders Arsenal will understandably grab the headlines, Le Bris will know this is another valuable three points on the way to reaching the all-important 40-point mark that should secure another season in the top flight. This video can not be played Sunderland manager Le Bris reacts to victory against Chelsea After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 25th October 2025 at 22: 09 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Enzo Maresca Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Régis Le Bris Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Enzo Maresca Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Régis Le Bris Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Chelsea have won their last three home league games against Sunderland by an aggregate score of 11-3, most recently a 5-1 victory on the final day of the 2016-17 campaign. Having won four of their first six Premier League games against Chelsea between 1996 and 2001 (L2), Sunderland have since won just three of their 26 against the Blues (D2 L21). None of the 16 Premier League meetings between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge have been drawn (13 Chelsea wins, 3 Sunderland). It’s the second most played specific fixture without seeing a single draw in the competition, after Fulham at home to Newcastle (17). Only Manchester City (34) have earned more home points in the Premier League in 2025 than Chelsea (33 – W10 D3 L1), with the Blues sole defeat at Stamford Bridge this calendar year coming against Brighton last month. Sunderland have 14 points from their eight Premier League games this season, their best return at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1999-00 when they also had 14 points and won their ninth game. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last 13 away league games against London sides (W4 D9), since a 2-1 loss at Fulham in April 2018. It’s the Black Cats’ longest ever unbeaten league run in the capital. Chelsea failed to score in their first Premier League game of the season (0-0 vs Crystal Palace), but have netted 16 goals in their seven games since. Only Manchester City (17) have scored more in the competition than the Blues this term. Chelsea have the youngest average starting XI age in the Premier League this season (24 years, 116 days), while Sunderland have the third youngest (25 years, 92 days). The Blues are still yet to feature a single player over the age of 28 under Enzo Maresca, with the Italian the only manager (inc. caretakers) in Premier League history not to use a player aged 30+ in any game. Excluding penalties, no team has scored more goals from set pieces in the Premier League this season than Chelsea (8, level with Arsenal). Six of these have come from corners, just one fewer corner goal than they netted in the whole of last season. Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs has conceded six goals (excluding own goals) in the Premier League this season, from an x Go T of nine. His record of preventing three goals is the highest of any Premier League goalkeeper this term. Delay in match because of an injury Enzo Fernández (Chelsea). Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by João Pedro. Foul by Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea). Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing. Second Half begins Chelsea 1, Sunderland 1. First Half ends, Chelsea 1, Sunderland 1. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Wilson Isidor (Sunderland). Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Trai Hume (Sunderland). Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Robin Roefs. Attempt saved. Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Robin Roefs (Sunderland). Assisted by Moisés Caicedo. Attempt saved. Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Robert Sánchez (Chelsea). Assisted by Noah Sadiki. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Wilson Isidor (Sunderland). Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Robin Roefs (Sunderland). Assisted by Enzo Fernández with a headed pass. Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Dan Ballard. Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Dan Ballard. Foul by Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.