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THE BIG PREVIEW: Sunderland v Chelsea
08.11.26, 00:08 Updated 08.11.26, 00:19 4 Minute Read
Régis Le Bris' side were last in action on Thursday evening, when they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League.
That result ended Sunderland's unbeaten start to their European campaign, making Sunday's encounter an important opportunity to respond.
Standing in their way are a Chelsea side enjoying a strong start under Xabi Alonso.
The Blues arrive on Wearside following a 2-0 victory over Manchester United and will be looking to strengthen their position in the Premier League's top four.
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Keith Chapman
Editorcontributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.