Chelsea locked horns with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they hoped to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 36th minute when Enzo Le Fee scored from the penalty spot. Xabi Alonso’s players went into the half-time interval 1-0 down on the scoreline.
The West London giants failed to mount a comeback in the second 45 minutes and crashed to a lackluster 1-0 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each [Chelsea](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/chelsea/) player fared during the clash against the Black Cats.
**GK: Mike Penders – 6/10**
He made one solid save at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.
**RB: Marco Palestra – 6.5/10**
Palestra came back to defend when he could and made one good chance going forward.
**CB: Wesley Fofana – 6.5/10**
He did his fair share of defending, but it was not enough today.
**CB: Levi Colwill – 6.5/10**
Colwill earned possession back twice in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Estevao of Chelsea reacts towards linesman, Nick Greenhalgh during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Chelsea FC at Stadium of Light on November 08, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
**LB: Pep Chavarria – 6.5/10**
He came back to defend when he could and made one good chance going forward.
**CM: Moises Caicedo – 7/10**
Caicedo anchored the midfield well but struggled to find the cutting edge in the final third.
**CM: Romeo Lavia – 6/10**
He performed his defensive duties well but lacked quality on the ball.
**RW: Cole Palmer – 6/10**
Palmer made two inviting chances for his teammates to score, but failed to find the back of the net.
**CAM: Jordon Henderson – 6/10**
He worked hard but struggled to get a foothold in the game.
**LW: Morgan Rogers – 6/10**
Rogers caught the eye at times on the left flank, but there was no goal for him.
**ST: Pedro Neto – 6.5/10**
He caused a few headaches for his marker but struggled to threaten the Sunderland goal.
**Substitutes:**
**RW: Estevao – 7/10**
He was lively in the second half.
**ST: Danny Welbeck – 5.5/10**
He struggled to impress after coming off the bench.
**CM: Malo Gusto – 7/10**
Gusto made one decent chance in the final third.
**RAM: Geovany Quenda – 6/10**
He struggled to make an impact.
**ST: Emmanuel Emegha – N/A**