The visitors, who moved up to second place in the table, had gone behind in the fourth minute when Alejandro Garnacho claimed his first goal for Chelsea, cutting in from the left and shooting through the legs of Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs.
The Londoners’ lead was cancelled out by Wilson Isidor’s equaliser in the 22nd minute when the Frenchman stabbed in from close range after Chelsea failed to deal with a long throw.
The game appeared to be heading for a draw as Chelsea failed to find a way through the Black Cats’ disciplined midfield and defensive lines.
In the third minute of added time, however, Talbi collected a pass by fellow substitute Brian Brobbey and the Morocco winger placed his low shot perfectly for his first goal for Sunderland since signing from Club Brugge in July.
Sunderland coach Regis Le Bris said his players had found the right balance between pressing Chelsea high up the pitch in key moments before holding their deep blocking formation.
Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal.Credit: AP
“It’s a good performance, especially after the early goal,” the Frenchman told reporters. “We won three points. We are happy with the way we played. It is important to grab this opportunity when possible.”
Enzo Maresca’s men had been seeking their third league win in a row after victories over Liverpool and Nottingham Forest but failed to build on their early lead.
Brazilian teenager Estevao, who came on to score the winner in the 2-1 victory over Liverpool, was largely held at bay by Sunderland after he replaced Garnacho in the 58th minute.
Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho shoots during the match against Sunderland.Credit: Getty Images
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah said the Blues had paid the price for losing concentration in the dying moments.
“As a team it is not the best of games but it is one we have to learn from,” he told Sky Sports. “With the Champions League we have a lot of games but we can’t complain. These are the games we want to play in and we can’t use that as an excuse.”
Man United hang on to make it three wins in a row
The crisis is over for Manchester United. For now at least.
A third straight win in the Premier League finally has Ruben Amorim’s team moving in the right direction, up to the heady heights of the top five on Saturday and with a sense of momentum not felt for a long time at Old Trafford.
A 4-2 win against Brighton extended coach Amorim’s best run of league wins since he was appointed last November. It was the first time United had won three in a row in England’s top flight since February 2024.
Victory also ended Brighton’s winning streak in this fixture, which dated back three seasons.
It is still too early to tell if Amorim has turned a corner after such a wretched start to his tenure, including the 20-time champion’s worst-ever season in the Premier League last term.
But coming on the heels of last week’s morale-boosting win at Liverpool, the signs are positive, even if Brighton sparked a fightback to make it a nervy finish for the home fans.
A prime source of encouragement for Amorim is the manner in which his summer signings have added a new dimension.
Brazil forward Matheus Cunha scored his first goal for the club with a curling shot from outside the area to give United a 24th-minute lead.
Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo, front, celebrates scoring his side’s third goal with teammates.Credit: AP
Bryan Mbeumo also scored twice in the second half, making it three in his last two games, after Casemiro had doubled the lead with a deflected effort before the break.
It was a former United player, Danny Welbeck, who gave Brighton hope with a brilliant free kick that flew into the top corner and when substitute Charalampos Kostoulas headed another goal in time added on, the tension rose inside the stadium.
Then came Mbeumo’s second to snuff out any chance of a collapse and ensure the winning streak continued.
Thrilling late win for Newcastle United over Fulham
Newcastle United’s dramatic late 2-1 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday may prove more than just three points — it could be the emotional spark their season needs, said United boss Eddie Howe.
Bruno Guimaraes’ 90th-minute strike rescued the Magpies from what looked like a damaging draw, and Howe believes the timing of the goal could have a ripple effect.
“Late goals don’t just affect the game you’ve won, they affect mood and belief going forward,” Howe said.
“It can have a big knock-on effect. We’ve had heartbreak the other way. This felt like a massive moment for us. We found a way to win.”
Newcastle’s win was just their third of the season and saw them climb provisionally to 10th in the table.
Howe wants more though after last season’s fifth-place finish and a League Cup victory.
The Magpies were looking to get their league campaign back on track after last weekend’s disappointing 2-1 loss at Brighton and Hove Albion, but were buoyed by their emphatic 3-0 Champions League victory over Benfica midweek.
Howe had talked of reigniting Newcastle’s Premier League push — and his side backed up that ambition with a purposeful start with Jacob Murphy scoring in the 18th minute.
Bruno Guimaraes celebrates his winning goal.Credit: Getty Images
Sasa Lukic drew the visitors level in the 56th minute and the game looked to be heading towards a draw before Guimaraes’ late-game heroics.
Substitute William Osula drove to the edge of the box, but his shot was parried into the path of Guimaraes by goalkeeper Bernd Leno, and the Brazilian poked it in from close range.
“It’s one I’ll remember, that’s for sure,” Howe said. “You always remember when you win late, and it was a priceless win for us … a big three points.”
Howe had praised Guimaraes’ durability in logging thousands of miles to play for club and country in his pre-game press conference on Friday, pointing out that his captain “very rarely lets you down.”
Bruno Guimaraes scores his team’s second goal against Fulham.Credit: Getty Images
The midfielder proved his point at St James’ Park.
“I feel unbelievable. We were very tired from Wednesday’s game and I think we had to learn how to finish the game,” Guimaraes said.
“I’m happy in the end we scored a goal. The last few games we have been punished at the end – by Arsenal, Liverpool.
“Will Osula, he came, he shot and I was ready for the rebound in my 150th start for this club. Now I just want to rest for a bit because I am very tired.
“We cannot play the perfect game every time but we need to find the three points and we did this today. Very pleased for everyone. This is the Newcastle I know, we fight until the end.”
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