It makes Sunderland's start even more of an outlier, with the Black Cats challenging perceptions about making too many changes to a squad that have earned promotion. "It's an unbelievable start and one that's been well earned," former Watford captain Troy Deeney told Final Score.

Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Chemsdine Talbi, with the Blues throwing away the chance to move into the Premier League's top four on Saturday.

Chelsea have seen their four-game winning streak end at the hands of Sunderland following a 2-1 defeat in Saturday’s Premier League clash.After their 5-1 rout of Ajax in midweek, Enzo Maresca’s

To describe Sunderland's start merely as a dream would be to do it a disservice. With 17 points from nine matches, they have not only bucked the recent trend of newly promoted sides struggling in the Premier League but they have defied critics that accused them of making too many signings.

Chemsdine Talbi’s late goal was yet another signal of what Sunderland are all about. Last season, the Black Cats scored in the dying moments, time and time again, including Dan Ballard’s towering header in the Championship play-off semi-final and Tommy Watson’s famous winner at Wembley.

Former Sunderland player Marco Gabbiadini is full of praise for the performance of Regis Le Bris's squad, especially defenders Omar Alderete and Dan Ballard.

What I did know about Sunderland - having seen them with my own eyes once already this season - is they are a very intuitive, well-coached, balanced team. Their last-gasp win at Chelsea was yet further proof of how a newly promoted team can be both offensively brave and defensively brittle in the same breath.

According to Italian outlet Corriere di Bologna via Sports Witness, Sunderland are looking to secure the services of Bologna man Lucumi during the January transfer window. The report claims that the Black Cats have not been deterred by their summer failure to bring the 27-year-old defender to the Premier League.

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