Premier League: Chelsea blow it away at Sunderland (1-0)

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Premier League: Chelsea blow it away at Sunderland (1-0)

08.11.26 FT English Premier League

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Xabi Alonso and his Blues disappointed on Sunday in the 10th round of the Premier League. Chelsea lost by the narrowest of margins away at Sunderland.

Sunday’s 10th round of the Premier League served up an enticing programme. At home, Sunderland’s Black Cats, who remain in the relegation zone, managed to get their campaign back on track against Chelsea’s Blues. The hosts won 1-0. Brian Brobbey forced Levi Colwill into a foul, and Enzo Le Fée kept his nerve to convert the penalty (36th minute).

What happened in the Premier League this afternoon

Brighton, meanwhile, continued their fine run against Brentford. The Seagulls scored through a stunning effort from outside the box by Diego Gomez (15th minute). Igor Thiago lost his temper for the Bees and was sent off (23rd minute). Brighton doubled their lead before the break when Pascal Gross converted a penalty into the top-right corner (42nd minute). Fabien Hürzeler’s team move into second place, five points behind Arsenal.

The Liverpool Reds, meanwhile, are keeping pace thanks to a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. Alexis Mac Allister (40th minute), Florian Wirtz (54th minute) and Alexander Isak (89th minute) all contributed to the Reds’ victory, while Eddie Nketiah (90+5th minute) pulled one back. Andoni Iraola’s team move up to fourth place.

Defeat. #CFC | #SUNCHE https://t.co/HxLPNDWYhM
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 8, 2026

The results of this afternoon’s Premier League matches:
Brighton 2-0 Brentford: Diego Gomez (15th minute) and Pascal Gross (42nd minute, pen.) for Brighton
Crystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool: Eddie Nketiah (90+5th minute, pen.) for Crystal Palace; Alexis Mac Allister (40th minute), Florian Wirtz (54th minute) and Alexander Isak (89th minute) for Liverpool
Ipswich Town 1-2 Bournemouth : Jack Clarke (73rd minute, pen.) for Ipswich; Evanilson (5th minute) and Leif Davis (46th minute, own goal) for Bournemouth
Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Enzo Le Fée (36th minute, pen.) for Sunderland

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