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Sunderland vs Chelsea: Premier League Preview, Team News, Prediction & How To Watch
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Chelsea face Sunderland in the Premier League in their final fixture before the November international break.
Xabi Alonso's side head to the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon, eyeing back-to-back league wins after overcoming their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 win over Manchester United last Saturday.
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They travel north to face a Sunderland side, currently managed by Régis Le Bris, who are bottom of the league with just one win from their first nine matches.
Sunderland's start to the season is the polar opposite of how last season ended, which saw them secure European football on the final day of the campaign in May, which came against Chelsea, denying the Blues any European qualification, with a 2-1 win
Not only will the three points give Chelsea a winning start to November, but a win over Sunderland will also secure a top-four spot heading into the international break.
Given Sunderland's troubles so far this season, Chelsea have a perfect opportunity to build momentum after last month's Spurs setback. Sunderland also played European football on Thursday night against Dinamo Zagreb, while the Blues have had a full week to prepare for Sunday's trip.
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Here are all the details you need ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Sunderland.
Date, time and location of Sunderland vs Chelsea
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Kick-off time: 14:00 (UK)
Stadium: Stadium of Light
Chelsea team news vs Sunderland
Emiliano Martinez will undergo a late fitness test to confirm whether he will return in goal for Chelsea after his jaw surgery. He has returned to training and has been cleared by the medical team, should he be ready to return and replace Mike Penders, who has covered for the Argentine in his recent absence. Alonso is making a late decision over the weekend.
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Jorrel Hato remains absent for Chelsea, Alonso has confirmed. It's likely to see Pep Chavarria start on Sunday, while Wesley Fofana has been backed by Alonso following his unpunished defensive errors against Manchester United.
Moises Caicedo has missed some training sessions this week. Alonso confirmed he was among several Chelsea players who will be assessed in Saturday's final session before any selection decisions are made.
Estevao will be itching to start once again after his impressive Man United display. He could join Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, who will be keen to prove his worth after Thomas Tuchel opted not to call him up to the England squad, in the attack.
Reece James, Maxence Lacroix, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro remain absent for the Blues.
How to watch Sunderland vs Chelsea
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Premier League
United States: fuboTV, USA Network, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Prediction
Sunderland 1-3 Chelsea
