Chelsea welcome Sunderland to Stamford Bridge this afternoon looking to win a third-straight Premier League match.
After a mixed start to the season, the Blues are back on track following impressive victories over Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, as well as thrashing Ajax 5-1 in the Champions League.
That’s despite the continued absence of star player Cole Palmer, while Liam Delap is not yet fit enough to play despite recently recovering from a hamstring injury.
Marc Guiu is pushing to start after great performances against Forest and Ajax, with Enzo Maresca delighted with how the teenage striker has upped his game in training.
Sunderland will not be easy opponents, with their return to the Premier League proving to be a walk in the park so far and the Black Cats go into this match level on points with the Club World Cup champions.
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October 25, 2025 1:37 pm
Is Chelsea vs Sunderland on TV?
Callum McAvoy
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No, as it’s a 3pm kick-off, Chelsea vs Sunderland will not be broadcast on live TV in the UK.
But have no fear, you can follow all the action right here on our dedicated LIVE blog!
October 25, 2025 1:35 pm
Chelsea vs Sunderland kick-off time
Callum McAvoy
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Chelsea vs Sunderland is one of four Premier League games today.
The match at Stamford Bridge will kick-off at 3pm, as will Newcastle vs Fulham.
Manchester United vs Brighton and Brentford vs Liverpool follow in the evening.
October 25, 2025 1:30 pm
Callum McAvoy
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God afternoon and welcome to Metro’s LIVE coverage of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sunderland.
Both sides are in great form and level on points ahead of the match but who will prevail at Stamford Bridge?
The all-important team news is minutes away…
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