Sunderland A.F.C. completed one of the most remarkable stories of the season after securing UEFA Europa League qualification in their first campaign back in the Premier League following an eight-year absence.
The Black Cats sealed their European return with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea F.C., condemning the London side to a disappointing 10th-place finish and no European football in what is expected to be Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge.
This comes after Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 which everyone thought was a renewed hope for them to get to Europe.
Softfootball understands that Few predicted Sunderland would survive, let alone challenge for Europe, but head coach Régis Le Bris guided his side to an unforgettable campaign.
The breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute when Trai Hume fired Sunderland ahead. Early in the second half, pressure from Brian Brobbey forced an unfortunate own goal from Malo Gusto to make it 2-0.
Chelsea responded quickly through Cole Palmer, whose powerful strike gave the visitors hope. But their comeback hopes suffered a major blow when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card and was sent off.
This results has brought a lot of reactions online with fans showing a whole lot of disappointing in the squad and in the football club in general.
pb tips calls it embarassing
Embarrassing lots
vartico has gone ahead to mention players that needs to leave chelsea
Players that shouldn’t be playing for Chelsea next season:
Wesley Fofana
Malo Gusto
Alejandro Garnacho
Liam Delap
Benoit Badiashile
Axel Disasi
Tosin Adarabioyo
Pedro Neto
Ship them out ASAP.
kc snr says this was expected
It was expected and I am sure you expected it also
elite media says the Chelsea players cant make complete pases
You guys are bunch of fools .
Can’t run can’t make passes can’t shoot .
Alot of things need to change if we are a serious club
kakye says Chelsea is doomed for also bringing alonso
And you bring Alonso, we are doomed to be genuine
Despite late pressure and opportunities for Reece James, Chelsea could not find an equaliser as Sunderland closed out a famous victory and sparked celebrations among supporters.
