Chelsea stunned by Sunderland as Alonso suffers fourth league defeat

Chelsea suffered a damaging 1-0 defeat to Sunderland on Sunday after Enzo Le Fée’s first-half penalty handed the hosts a valuable Premier League victory at the Stadium of Light.
The defeat dealt another blow to Chelsea’s push for Champions League qualification, with Xabi Alonso’s side failing to find an equaliser despite dominating possession for long spells.
Sunderland, who started the match among the bottom three, took the lead in the 36th minute after Levi Colwill brought down Brian Brobbey inside the penalty area.
Le Fée stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick to give the hosts an advantage they defended until the final whistle.
Chelsea manager Alonso was unhappy wi...