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Premier League
Apr 7, 2013 at 3pm UK
 
Sunderland

2-1

Ivanovic (55'), Kilgallon (47' og.)
FT(HT: 0-1)
Azpilicueta (45' og.)
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Sunderland's Craig Gardner celebrates after scoring his sides first goal against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Sunderland's Craig Gardner accuses Chelsea's Demba Ba of play-acting
Craig Gardner accuses Chelsea striker Demba Ba of play-acting following a challenge from the Sunderland midfielder.
Apr 9, 11:15
Alfred N'Diaye on September 11, 2010
Alfred N'Diaye enjoying life under Paolo Di Canio
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye declares that this side are enjoying a different and more tactical approach employed by new manager Paolo Di Canio.
Apr 9, 04:50
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012
Branislav Ivanovic refuses to blame busy schedule
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic refuses to blame his side's busy schedule for any potential poor end to the season.
Apr 8, 20:16
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Paolo Di Canio: "I'm a very good manager"
Paolo Di Canio says that Sunderland will survive in the Premier League this season because he is a "very good manager".
Apr 8, 07:33
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pays tribute to Chelsea squad strength
Rafael Benitez praises the strength of his squad after Chelsea played their fourth game in eight days on Sunday.
Apr 8, 07:10
Danny Rose and Nathaniel Clyne on December 22, 2012
Danny Rose bemoans Sunderland luck
Sunderland defender Danny Rose feels that his side were unlucky to lose in the manner they did to Chelsea.
Apr 8, 04:25
Sunderland's Craig Gardner celebrates after scoring his sides first goal against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Craig Gardner hails Paolo Di Canio impact
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner hails the impact that new manager Paolo Di Canio has had at the club despite their defeat to Chelsea.
Apr 8, 02:18
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez pleased with improved atmosphere
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side are benefiting from a more positive atmosphere at Stamford Bridge after three home wins in six days.
Apr 7, 23:12
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres changed the game against Sunderland'
Rafael Benitez hails the impact of substitute striker Fernando Torres in Chelsea's victory over Sunderland today.
Apr 7, 19:44
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Rafael Benitez hits out at media
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez slams the media's coverage of his side following Sunday's victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Apr 7, 19:05
New Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on April 7, 2013
Paolo Di Canio taking positives from Sunderland's defeat
Paolo Di Canio refuses to be too downbeat following Sunderland's defeat to Chelsea away from home on Sunday.
Apr 7, 17:54

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole picks the bones out of a defeat for new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio at Chelsea.

Match Report

Sunderland lose their first match of Paolo Di Canio's stint as manager away at Chelsea.

Live Commentary

Read how Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge of Sunderland ended in a loss at Chelsea.

HT Report

Cesar Azpilicueta scores an own goal to give Sunderland the advantage against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Paolo Di Canio gives Connor Wickham a starting opportunity in Sunderland's match against Chelsea away from home.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.

Head to Head
Jan 14, 2012 3pm
Sep 10, 2011 3pm
Sunderland
1-2
Chelsea

Colback (23')
Terry (18'), Sturridge (51')
Bosingwa (90')
Feb 1, 2011 3pm
Sunderland
2-4
Chelsea
Bardsley (4'), Richardson (26')
Richardson (83')
Terry (60'), Lampard (15' pen.), Anelka (90'), Kalou (23')
Drogba (54'), Ivanovic (84')
Nov 14, 2010 3pm
Chelsea
0-3
Sunderland

Ivanovic (40')
Onuoha (45'), Gyan (52'), Welbeck (87')
Turner (29'), Bramble (62')
rhs 2.0
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