Sunderland produced a stunning performance to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a result that saw them move into the second position in the Premier League standings. Granit Xhaka, Vito Mannone, and Sam Allardyce were among those who celebrated the impressive win.

Xhaka, who put in another outstanding midfield display, expressed his joy on Instagram, praising the team’s performance and highlighting their collective effort in securing the victory. The Swiss international was instrumental in the victory, making crucial tackles and winning duels throughout the match.

Former Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce also commended the team’s performance, labeling it as “Brilliant” in response to the club’s post celebrating the win. Vito Mannone, who had played a pivotal role in Sunderland’s historic victory over Chelsea during the Gus Poyet era, reflected on the significance of winning at Stamford Bridge once again.

Under manager Régis Le Bris, Sunderland displayed great character and resilience to come back from a goal down and secure the victory with a late winner from substitute Chemsdine Talbi. The win propelled Sunderland to 17 points after nine games, their best-ever tally at this stage of a Premier League campaign.

Le Bris praised the team’s performance, highlighting their ability to find the right balance between attacking quality and defensive solidity. He emphasized the team’s energy and game plan, crediting the players for executing the tactics effectively against a talented Chelsea side.

Sunderland will look to continue their positive momentum when they face Everton in their next Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light. With a young and inexperienced squad, Le Bris stressed the importance of learning from different situations and seizing opportunities to achieve success in the highly competitive Premier League.