Chelsea suffered a shocking late collapse as Sunderland snatched all three points with a 93rd-minute winner at Stamford Bridge.
Alejandro Garnacho had given the Blues an early lead just four minutes into the game, setting up what seemed like a routine night for the title contenders.
Sunderland clawed their way back when Wilson Isidor levelled midway through the first half, punishing Chelsea’s complacency and silencing the home crowd.
Late heartbreak for the Blues
As the match looked destined for a draw, Chemsdine Talbi struck deep into stoppage time, calmly slotting home to seal a dramatic victory for the Black Cats and leave Stamford Bridge stunned.
The result delivers a major blow to Chelsea’s title ambitions, as they threw away a golden chance to stay in touch with the league leaders.
