In the 9th round of the English Premier League, a real drama was shown to fans at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea hosted Sunderland and started the match with a strong start - the team's young talent, Alejandro Garnacho, put the Blues ahead with his debut goal. This goal was his first major stage success for Chelsea.
However, this advantage did not last long. Midway through the first half, Sunderland managed to respond - Isidor equalized with a precise shot. This episode showed Chelsea's inattention in defense, and the Londoners tried to maintain pressure for the remainder of the match.
However, despite all efforts, the frequently observed Premier League scenario was repeated - a goal at the last minute. In the 90+3rd minute, Sunderland striker Talby scored the winning goal. As a result, the visitors returned home with valuable 3 points and climbed to 2nd place in the standings. Chelsea missed another opportunity at home.
Chelsea - Sunderland 1:2
Goals: Garnacho (4) - Isidor (22), Talbi (90+3).
Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Achimpong (Adarabioyo, 76'), Chaloba, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto (Santos, 85'), Garnacho (Estevao, 58'), Pedro (Georges, 85'), Giu (Gittens, 76').
Sunderland: Rufs, Mukiele, Ballard, Gertrueyda, Mandava, Hum, Traore (Talby, 65), Sadiki, Jaka, Le Fe (Rigg, 75), Isidor (Brobby, 75).
Yellow cards: Le Fe (70), Santos (88).
Simultaneously, a tense match took place at St. James' Park in Newcastle. Newcastle hosted Fulham at home, and the match was highly contested. In the first half, Murphy put his team ahead, but the visitors equalized in the second half with Lukich's shot. Everything was decided in the 90th minute - Bruno Guimarães led his team to an important victory and gave Newcastle 3 points.
Newcastle - Fulham 2:1
Goals: Murphy (18), Gimaraes (90) - Lukic (56).
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman (Scher, 61'), Burn, Joelinton, Guimarães, Maylie (Tonali, 61'), Murphy (Barnes, 61'), Gordon (Elanga, 76'), Voltemade (Osula, 86').
Fulham: Leno, Tete, Diop, Bessie, Sessegnon, Lukic (Kerni, 85'), Berg, Traore (King, 76'), Smith Rowe (Kevin, 46'), Iwobi, Jimenez.
Yellow cards: Tete (3), Iwobi (66).
In this round, Premier League fans once again saw the full picture of the English drama - late goals, sharp defenses, and results decided in the last seconds.
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