Sunderland fights back to stun Chelsea at the Bridge
Substitute Chemsdine Talbi's 93rd-minute goal saw Sunderland complete a stunning 2-1 comeback win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to soar into second place on the Premier League table.
Alejandro Garnacho had fired the Blues in front from a tight angle after just four minutes with his first goal for the club, and the quickest scored by Enzo Maresca's side in the top flight this season.
But Chelsea was pegged back in the 22nd minute when Wilson Isidor bundled home after Nordi Mukiele's long throw had caused chaos in Chelsea's defence.
Chelsea looked the more likely to regain the advantage, with Garnacho and Moises Caicedo calling Robin Roefs into action, but the Blues did not create much in the way of clear-cut chances.
Sunderland sealed a memorable away triumph as Brian Brobbey brilliantly teed up Talbi for a neat first-time finish in the dying moments.
Regis Le Bris's high-flying side is now on 17 points, just two behind leader Arsenal, which faces Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on Monday (AEDT).
Sunderland's tally is the best return by a promoted side after the opening nine Premier League games of a season since Hull Cityaccumulated 20 points from nine matches in 2008-2009.
The Black Cats are also unbeaten in each of their past 14 away league games in London, winning five and drawing nine, extending the club's longest unbeaten run in the capital.
Sunderland's superb turnaround also means the Blues have now dropped six points from winning positions this term, more than any other team.
