The numbers suggest Chelsea are pushovers as they slide down the Premier League table... and club legend GUS POYET says it's time to prove they're up for a fight

Everton leading Sunderland, Celtic in race for 19-year-old midfield 'sensation' ahead of January transfer window

Sunderland issue updated message to fans ahead of Newcastle United derby as 'bubble' plans confirmed

Sunderland injury latest: Habib Diarra, Dan Ballard, Granit Xhaka return dates ahead of Aston Villa clash

Sunderland injury news: Granit Xhaka fitness update provides reason for Stadium of Light concern

Coventry City fan’s surprise gift leaves Bradley Lowery Foundation ‘speechless’ after Sunderland incident

Eight reasons Sunderland fans can finally feel optimistic as Chelsea win changes everything for Régis Le Bris

Brian Brobbey fitness mystery emerges as Sunderland striker makes unexpected Netherlands withdrawal

Granit Xhaka and Brian Brobbey latest as Sunderland draw up plans for break

Sunderland fans' group blasts Tyne-Wear derby 'bubble' plans as police urged to rethink restrictions

Sunderland transfer round-up: Newcastle United eye £41m ex-Black Cat as Everton lead midfielder race

Newcastle and Sunderland fan groups release statement over 'drastic and backwards' derby plan

Why Chelsea aren't European contenders, Tottenham aren't 'back'... and Brighton and Bournemouth are in a title race: What you should believe and what's just a mirage after 10 Premier League games - and the proof behind it

Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders fires '11-man' defensive dig at Sunderland after Stadium of Light defeat

'No, no, no' – Enzo Le Fée details why Sunderland players won't celebrate much-needed Chelsea victory

Luke O'Nien breaks silence on Sunderland fan boos and makes clear Régis Le Bris admission after Chelsea

Luke O'Nien's strong message on Regis Le Bris in wake of Sunderland's Chelsea win

Major contract decisions facing Sunderland after Brian Brobbey deal boost

Sunderland's strongest starting XI according to the stats experts

Regis Le Bris' Sunderland win rate compared to other Premier League managers

Sunderland's new predicted Premier League finish after Chelsea win

Phil Smith: I watched Sunderland's crucial win over Chelsea and these were my key conclusions

Former Sunderland AFC chairman Sir Bob Murray gives this view on expanding the Stadium of Light to 63,000

Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?

Ref Watch trio deliver verdict on three key flashpoints in Sunderland v Chelsea

Chelsea news: Dermot Gallagher backs double Blues VAR snub versus Sunderland

Medal gifted anonymously to Bradley Lowery charity

Xabi Alonso was brought in to end the chaos at Chelsea and he is failing. PLUS: Football's most vanilla pundit gives out-of-his-depth Michael Carrick an easy ride: IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend

Granit Xhaka injury update as Switzerland confirm international break decision

Match of the Day pundits raise Brian Brobbey injury concern as BBC experts rave about Sunderland star

Sunderland: Jules Ahoka’s incredible rise from Congolese second division to unlikely Chelsea hero

James Copley: My honest thoughts on controversial Granit Xhaka theories after Sunderland win against Chelsea

Granit Xhaka's telling response to substitution drama and Jordan Henderson's classy Sunderland gesture

95 amazing photos of passionate Sunderland fans celebrating Chelsea win – can you spot yourself?

Sunderland transfer triumph, sideline switch and how minds were refocused for Chelsea

Enzo Le Fée delivers startling Sunderland dressing-room reality check and warning after Chelsea triumph

Dion Dublin makes telling Régis Le Bris observation as BBC discuss Sunderland manager's future

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Chelsea boss delivered this verdict on what went wrong in Sunderland defeat and penalty controversy

Régis Le Bris explains why he brought Chemsdine Talbi back into the Sunderland side for Chelsea win

Regis Le Bris reveals what was said in 'clear-the-air' talks with Chemsdine Talbi

Why defenders hate playing against brilliant Brobbey

Xabi Alonso must look at HIMSELF, not the officials, as another questionable line-up sees Chelsea fold at Sunderland - and Cole Palmer wastes his chance to respond to Thomas Tuchel snub, writes KIERAN GILL

Chelsea news: Xabi Alonso furious with Blues display in Sunderland defeat

Brian Brobbey told where he can improve after signing new Sunderland deal

'Tweets being deleted' – Sunderland fans react to Chelsea win with strong Régis Le Bris message

'A stunning performance from start to finish'

Winning is the only thing that matters to Rangers midfielder Dan Neil as Ibrox club continue to gain momentum in title challenge

'He wasn't fazed at all' - Sunderland star's performance summed up Black Cats in Chelsea win

Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Big boost for Le Bris

Granit Xhaka sends clear social media message to Sunderland supporters after Chelsea win and early substitution

Roy Keane backs officials over 2 big calls in Sunderland's Premier League win against Chelsea

'It's ALWAYS a foul!' - Carra, Sturridge demonstrate why Sunderland penalty was correct

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings v Chelsea with three 9/10s in tenacious display

Luke O'Nien lifts lid on Granit Xhaka's early Chelsea exit amid Sunderland conspiracy theories

Luke O'Nien lifts lid on Granit Xhaka's early Chelsea exit amid Sunderland conspiracy theories

Carra confused over O'Nien's 'terrible' challenge on Palmer

Granit Xhaka injury update as Regis Le Bris explains 'danger' sensed by Sunderland

Régis Le Bris explains Granit Xhaka substitution and post-match message to Sunderland players

Régis Le Bris explains Granit Xhaka substitution and post-match message to Sunderland players

Hits and misses: Alisson back to his best while Chelsea go back to square one

Premier League release official statement on controversial Sunderland v Chelsea penalty call

Sunderland player 'back to his very best' and team-mate who was 'completely dominant'

Three massive points for Sunderland as Chelsea suffer shock defeat

Le Fée’s penalty stuns Chelsea and breathes life into defiant Sunderland

Failed to deal with Brobbey - player ratings for Sunderland v Chelsea

Sunday's Premier League results: Brilliant Brighton climb to second as Chelsea suffer shock Sunderland loss

I just watched Sunderland's crucial win over Chelsea - here's what encouraged me the most

What changed as Sunderland claimed much-needed win over Chelsea at Stadium of Light

Tepid Chelsea beaten by Sunderland who move off the bottom

Chelsea player ratings vs Sunderland: Morgan Rogers woeful as four 3/10s terrible in loss

Sunderland open the scoring with a pen against Chelsea

Premier League: Liverpool suffer woodwork scare while Brighton move SECOND as it stands with another stunning strike - while Bournemouth take early lead against Ipswich

Sunderland suffer Granit Xhaka injury blow against Chelsea as Regis Le Bris forced into early change

Granit Xhaka forced off injured in just three minutes as Sunderland nightmare gets worse

Eight changes: Sunderland team news explained as Régis Le Bris makes big calls for Chelsea

Sunderland vs. Chelsea team news: Emiliano Martinez, Moises Caicedo decisions made for Stadium of Light clash

Surprise Chemsdine Talbi call as Sunderland team to face Chelsea is confirmed

Xhaka forced off injured but Sunderland on top vs Chelsea LIVE!

'He's a good man' – Robin Roefs makes damning Sunderland admission and sends clear Régis Le Bris message

Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Chelsea at the Stadium of Light

Trai Hume addresses Granit Xhaka transfer speculation and Sunderland dressing room concerns amid fan frustration

How to watch Sunderland vs Chelsea

Jordan Henderson Sunderland transfer revelation & Le Bris' honest Xhaka admission

'Superb': Régis Le Bris issues strong message on Granit Xhaka's Sunderland commitment ahead of Chelsea clash

Michael Carrick reveals club bosses have not told him if he will still have a job next week, with Man United languishing in relegation zone ahead of Aston Villa clash

Coventry City fan’s unexpected gift leaves Bradley Lowery Foundation ‘speechless’ after Sunderland incident

Seven changes: Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Chelsea predicted

Sunderland vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso rejects Granit Xhaka suggestion before reunion at Sunderland

Former Chelsea star makes 'crazy' claim over Regis Le Bris' Sunderland future

Much has changed since Chelsea's last visit to Sunderland - this is a must-win game

Premier League confirm Sunderland v Chelsea referee - and he has previous with the Black Cats

'Dangerous situation' - Sunderland fans report children lifted to safety due to crowd congestion

The Sunderland and Chelsea team and injury news with three doubts and eight ruled out

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Why does tragedy abuse remain a problem in football?

Régis Le Bris addresses Sunderland's defensive issues and explains what is going wrong at set pieces

Regis Le Bris attempts to answer the 'complex' question on Sunderland's struggles