Brobbey wins Colwill battle - player ratings for Sunderland's win over Chelsea
· Sports · BBC Sport
Sunderland secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light to record their first league win since August. Midfielder Enzo Le Fee scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 36th minute, sending Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders the wrong way. The penalty was awarded after Chelsea defender Levi Colwill brought down Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey inside the penalty area. Sunderland suffered an early setback when captain Granit Xhaka was forced off injured after less than three minutes, but held on to secure all three points. The victory lifts Sunderland off the bottom of the league table.
Why it matters
The win lifts Sunderland off the bottom of the table and ends a winless streak stretching back to August. For Chelsea, the defeat stalls their momentum and highlights defensive vulnerabilities away from home.
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