Sunderland claimed their first Premier League victory since August as Enzo Le Fee’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Le Fee calmly converted from 12 yards in the 36th minute, sending Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders the wrong direction after referee Jarred Gillett ruled that Levi Colwill had hauled Brian Brobbey to the ground.
The decision was met with frustration from the Chelsea bench, with replays showing both players engaged in a tussle as Brobbey drove toward goal.
The result lifts Sunderland from 20th to 18th in the table, one point from safety, and provides relief for manager Regis le Bris, whose position had come under scrut...
Politics
Sunderland Beat Chelsea 1-0 For First Premier League Win Since August
Source: Leadership News
Open Original Source
Login to continue into the member area for this article.
Join the Conversation
Login to Comment