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Chelsea Shocked by Sunderland, Liverpool Cruise
Le Fee’s first-half spot kick gave Sunderland a first league win since August as Chelsea finished with 69% possession but no breakthrough.
On Sunday, Sunderland secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, moving off the bottom of the Premier League table in Round 10.
Manager Regis Le Bris guided his side to their first league win since August, rebounding from Thursday's dispiriting Europa League loss to Dinamo Zagreb.
Enzo Le Fee converted a first-half penalty after striker Brian Brobbey was fouled by Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, though the Blues disputed the decision.
Chelsea dropped out of the top four following the defeat, while Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the standings after the result.
Despite captain Granit Xhaka's early injury, the Black Cats head into the international break with renewed optimism about pulling away from the relegation zone.