Enzo Maresca has defended Chelsea striker Joao Pedro, who has come under criticism after extending his goalscoring drought in the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.

Chelsea entertained Sunderland at Stamford Bridge earlier this afternoon as they hope to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a quick start to the game and got their

The second-half saw chances go both ways, but Sunderland managed to continue their impressive season by holding Chelsea off. And then they won it in the 93rd minute, with Chemsdine Talbi meeting a Brian Brobbey lay-off to give the visitors the three points.

Chelsea’s four-match winning streak came to an emphatic end on Saturday afternoon as they sunk to a late 2–1 defeat against Sunderland in the Premier League.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says the club has "found togetherness" as their impressive start to the season continued with a late 2-1 victory at Chelsea to move the Black Cats up to second in the Premier League table.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said a lack of consistency is costing his team after they were stunned by a goal in the third minute of stoppage time to lose 2-1 to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. Substitute Chemsdine Talbi scored a dramatic winner to turn the game on its head and end the Blues' four-match winning run in all competitions.

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Chelsea’s positive run of results came to an end today when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Sunderland.An early lead proved useless when the home team conceded once to a long throw, then in the