Enzo Lefèvre believes Sunderland are gradually rediscovering their former glory after defeating Chelsea.

Sunderland, nicknamed the "Black Cats," defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 10th round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, thanks to a first-half penalty from Enzo Lefèvre. In an interview, Enzo Lefèvre stated that the team rediscovered their excellent form from last season in the match against Chelsea, but emphasized that they still need to continue fighting to achieve their goal of avoiding relegation.

In the 34th minute, Bryan Broby was brought down by Chelsea defender Colwell while dribbling forward, resulting in a penalty for Sunderland. Enzo Lefebvre then converted the penalty, giving Sunderland a 1-0 lead.

Sunderland ultimately defeated Chelsea 1-0 at home. With this crucial three points, Sunderland currently sits in 19th place in the league table with eight points. To escape the relegation zone, Lebrides' team will need to aggressively accumulate points in the future.

Sunderland midfielder Enzo Lefebvre said, "As I said before the game, it was important to rediscover our principles. We showed the fighting spirit we needed, and the whole team was united. Not only the players, but the fans stood with us, they were really great."

"This game felt more like the game we played last season, and we proved once again that we are a family, which is the most important thing."

Enzo Lefebvre said, "After the games against Leeds United and Brentford, we felt the team was on the right track, but then the defense suffered two more defeats. From a tactical point of view, it wasn't our best game, but we got back to our principles, which is the most important thing. We have a few days to rest, and then we have to fight again."

“We must stick together, and I think everyone has done that. The games are certainly not easy, but the season is still long. We need about 32 points to secure our place in the league, so we must keep fighting. We know how tough the competition is in the league, but we will do our best.”

In addition, Enzo Lefebvre said, "Being able to beat Chelsea at home and get 3 points during the international break is extremely important for boosting the team's confidence."

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