Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea, Premier League: Post-match reaction, ratings
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Key Points:
- Sunderland secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, with Trey Hume opening the scoring and an own goal from Malo Gusto doubling Sunderland's lead early in the second half.
- Chelsea struggled offensively throughout the match, with only a late goal from Cole Palmer offering some consolation after Sunderland's goalkeeper Robin Roefs inadvertently helped in the goal.
- Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card, further hindering Chelsea's chances in the final 20 minutes as they failed to mount a significant comeback.
- The defeat confirmed Chelsea's 10th place finish with 52 points, narrowly avoiding a worse season but missing out on European competition, while Sunderland finished 7th and qualified for the Europa League.
- Other league outcomes saw Brighton secure a Conference League spot in 8th, Brentford finish 9th, and West Ham relegated after losing out to Spurs despite a win.