A cruel stoppage-time goal caused Chelsea to suffer a home defeat against the newly promoted Premier League team.

Chelsea welcomed Sunderland at home with the aim of securing all three points to improve their league standing. However, Enzo Maresca’s team experienced a frustrating night, suffering a 1-2 defeat in stoppage time.

The match began positively for Chelsea. Within the 5th minute, Garnacho impressed with a top-class solo effort, delivering a sharp angled shot to put the home side ahead 1-0. This early advantage gave The Blues confidence, allowing them to consistently create chances. Caicedo and Garnacho had further dangerous attempts but couldn’t increase the scoreline.