Full-time in the Wearside sun and the Mackems are in dreamland! After tenaciously beating Chelsea 2-1, the Black Cats purr their way into Europe for the first time in 52 years! What a season it's been for Regis Le Bris' side, capping off a four-year journey from League One to Europe! They've beaten Newcastle twice this term, and now they've done the double over Chelsea, a feat they'd not completed since the 2000-01 season. With this, Manchester United's 3-0 win over Brighton, and Brentford's 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Sunderland end their campaign in seventh to secure Europa League football. After eight years away from the English elite, the day's hosts have joined the continental party in a season that follows their promotion! The home team had lift-off with Trai Hume's cute volleyed finish into the bottom-right corner in the 25th minute. Right after the break, their momentum continued to swell, as Malo Gusto was forced into an own goal as Brian Brobbey prodded an Enzo Le Fee pull-back at the flat-footed Blues defender. Cole Palmer brought a moment of reprieve as his low drive from range evaded Robin Roefs to end a 14-game goalless streak for club and country. However, Wesley Fofana's hapless second yellow card hindered the chances of a comeback as Sunderland saw out a gritty end amidst an abundance of added time. The history-making hosts were good value today, as they just about outplayed their 1.93 xG. Chelsea also played above their 0.9 xG, yet were their own worst enemies at times this afternoon. They'll welcome Xabi Alonso to the helm after ending this Premier League season down in 10th and without sealing their participation in Europe. Thank you for joining us today. Goodbye!
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It's ended 1-1 between Liverpool and Brentford. The European mission is almost accomplished...
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Chelsea: Over 2.5 Goals Away - 8/9 Last Matches
