Premier League – Enzo Lefebvre scores as Chelsea lose 0-1 to Sunderland

The 10th round of the 2026/27 Premier League season continued, with Chelsea losing 0-1 to Sunderland after Enzo Lefèvre scored a penalty in the first half.

Three minutes into the match, Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka suffered an injury and was replaced by Júl Ahoka. In the 13th minute, Sunderland launched an attack, with Chelmsin Talebi crossing the ball, but Trey Hume's shot was blocked. In the 15th minute, Chelmsin Talebi chipped a pass into the penalty area, but Brian Broby's volley went wide.

In the 23rd minute, Chelsea attempted a counter-attack. Palmer received the ball and entered the penalty area before being brought down by an opposing player, but after VAR intervention, it was confirmed that there was no penalty. In the 28th minute, Trey Hume crossed the ball, and Bryan Broby received it and entered the penalty area before shooting, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 34th minute, Bryan Broby was brought down by Chelsea defender Colwell while dribbling forward, and the referee awarded Sunderland a penalty. Enzo Lefebvre then converted the penalty, giving Sunderland a 1-0 lead. In the 45th minute, Pedro Neto received a pass from Palmer and took a long-range shot, but it was cleared by Sunderland goalkeeper Reeves.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Sunderland defender Thomas Meunier tackled Caicedo while contesting for possession, and the referee showed Meunier a yellow card. In the 65th minute, Pep Chavarria took a free kick, and Welbeck's header went wide.

In the 74th minute, Palmer passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Gusto attempted a chip shot, but the ball was intercepted by Sunderland goalkeeper Roefs. In the 77th minute, Chelsea made a mistake while clearing the ball, and Wilson Isidore received the ball and shot from the penalty area, but it was blocked by Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders.

In the 85th minute, Chelsea launched an attack, with Palmer receiving the ball and shooting from the penalty area, but Sunderland goalkeeper Roefs made the save. In stoppage time of the second half, Esteban Willian took a free kick, and Welbeck headed the ball, but it went over the post.

Ultimately, Chelsea lost 0-1 to Sunderland away from home. After losing three points, Chelsea are currently fifth in the league table with 16 points.

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