Talbi stoppage-time winner keeps Sunderland second after Chelsea clash

Sunderland produced a dramatic late comeback to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Chemsdine Talbi rifling home a stoppage-time winner after Wilson Isidor had earlier levelled following an early Alejandro Garnacho strike. The result lifted the newly promoted Black Cats to second in the Premier League on 17 points from nine games, temporarily their highest position in the top flight for 25 years.

Garnacho opened the scoring after four minutes with a low drive past Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, but the visitors responded on 22 minutes when Isidor reacted quickest in a crowded box to turn in from close range following sustained pressure from a long throw and a near-post header. The game appeared destined for a draw until substitute Brian Brobbey held the ball up deep into stoppage time and laid off for Talbi to curl a composed finish into the bottom corner and spark wild celebrations in the travelling end.

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris, who set the side up with a five-at-the-back system for the first time in his tenure, lauded his players' unity and composure after the win. "We showed good character and good quality," he said, praising the staff, squad and...