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Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Black Cats Move Off the Bottom After Le Fee Spot-Kick
Enzo Le Fee converted a first-half penalty as Sunderland earned their first league win since August and moved off the bottom.
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.
Sunderland beat Chelsea 1-0 in a match from the 10th round of the Premier League. The only goal for the "Stadium of Light" was scored by Enzo Le Fe from the penalty spot in the 36th minute.
The penalty kick was awarded after Levi Colwill brought down Brian Broby in the penalty area. Le Fe took it accurately and gave the hosts a lead that remained until the end of the first half.
Chelsea did not find an answer
The visitors tried to change the cou…