Le Fee penalty gives Sunderland win over Chelsea

Sunderland secured a 1-0 Premier League victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, with Enzo Le Fee scoring the winner from the penalty spot. The decisive moment came when Levi Colwill was adjudged to have fouled Brian Brobbey inside the area, a decision Chelsea contested as replays appeared to show the Sunderland forward tripping over himself while also holding onto Colwill’s shirt. Chelsea felt they should have had a penalty of their own earlier when Cole Palmer went down under a challenge from Luke O’Nien, but the foul was deemed to have occurred outside the box.

After the match, Sunderland aimed a playful dig at Chelsea fan and presenter Jason Cundy, posting a celebratory full-time picture with the caption: “HAAAAAAAS ANYONE SEEN.” The taunt is a reference to his own catchphrase, which he regularly uses to mock co-host Jamie O’Hara after Tottenham defeats.

The win eases pressure on Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris, although his side remain in the bottom three heading into the international break. Chelsea, missing striker Joao Pedro for a fourth straight match due to a thigh injury, have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions but sit just two points outside the Premier League’s top four.