TALBI LEADS A BRIDGE PARTY

CHEMSDINE TALBI struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Sunderland stunned Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

- BY ROBERT O'CONNOR

The 20-year-old Morocco international strode unmarked into the box to sweep home after Brian Brobbey had held the ball up all on his own against two defenders, sparking delirious scenes among away supporters in the Shed End.

The game was a fierce contest but if Chelsea's ambitions extend to pushing on from last season's fourth-place finish then this is the kind of even fight they will need to learn how to edge.

Sunderland were much their equal for long periods and there can have been few teams since Enzo Maresca took over that have come here and looked so comfortable on the ball, so ready and able to attack Chelsea.