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Reaction
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Enzo Maresca Chelsea sack verdict delivered as shock Sunderland loss highlights home shortcomings
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is given a sack verdict following the Blues' shock 2-1 loss to Sunderland in Saturday's Premier League affair.Oct 25, 20:21
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reacts to Sunderland defeat, concedes team "not good enough" in all areas
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits that his players were "not good enough" in defence or attack as they succumbed to a late 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League.Oct 25, 18:19
The Match
Match Report
Sunderland rise into second spot in the Premier League table courtesy of a stunning 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sunderland.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland.
Build-up
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Chelsea vs. Sunderland team news: Enzo Maresca makes Estevao Willian, Marc Guiu decisions for Stamford Bridge clash
Chelsea and Sunderland announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.Oct 25, 13:42
Marc Guiu chat confirmed by Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca after initial snub
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirms that he had been left unhappy with Marc Guiu during the early weeks of his return from his loan at Sunderland.Oct 24, 11:28
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Chelsea vs. Sunderland: Enzo Maresca, Regis Le Bris' teams on brink of equalling Premier League record at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea and Sunderland are on the brink of equalling a Premier League record at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.Oct 24, 10:22
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Chelsea lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.Oct 23, 17:10
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Sunderland lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.Oct 23, 17:10
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Chelsea injury, suspension news and return dates for Sunderland: Palmer, Delap, Badiashile latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland.Oct 23, 15:51
Chelsea vs. Sunderland: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sunderland.Oct 22, 22:31
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