Dec 19, 2015 at 3pm UK at ​Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 41,562

Chelsea
3-1
Sunderland

Ivanovic (5'), Pedro (13'), Oscar (50' pen.)
Matic (88')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Borini (53')
Pantilimon (48'), Rodwell (62'), O'Shea (89')
Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Sunderland on December 19, 2015
Result: Chelsea down Sunderland in front of Hiddink
Chelsea begin life without Jose Mourinho with a 3-1 win over struggling Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Reaction
Chelsea's English defender John Terry reacts at the final whistle in the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge in London on October 3, 2015. Southampton won the game 3-1.
John Terry eyes further Chelsea improvement
Chelsea skipper John Terry calls on his side to get the fans back behind them by building on their victory over Sunderland.
Dec 20, 22:44
 Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Sunderland on December 19, 2015
Branislav Ivanovic: 'We understand Chelsea fans' frustration'
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic says that he "understands" the reaction of the fans after they voiced their displeasure at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Dec 19, 20:35
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea begin life without Jose Mourinho with a 3-1 win over struggling Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Relive Chelsea's 3-1 win over Sunderland in what was the Blues' first match since the departure of manager Jose Mourinho.
Team News
Cesc Fabregas returns to the starting lineup against Sunderland in Chelsea's first match without Jose Mourinho.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's first match since parting company with Jose Mourinho as the struggling champions host Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Head to Head
May 24, 2015 3pm
Chelsea
3-1
Sunderland
Costa (36' pen.), Remy (70', 88')
Cuadrado (42'), Matic (82')
Fletcher (26')
Rodwell (32')
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Nov 29, 2014 5.30pm
Sunderland
0-0
Chelsea

O'Shea (75'), Vergini (89'), Gomez (92')

Costa (55'), Matic (86')
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Apr 19, 2014 5.30pm
Chelsea
1-2
Sunderland
Eto'o (11')
Torres (90')
Wickham (18'), Borini (82' pen.)
Cattermole (56'), Brown (73')
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Dec 17, 2013 7.45pm
Sunderland
2-1
Chelsea
Borini (88'), Sung-Yeung (118')
Dossena (28'), Sung-Yueng (118')
Lampard (46')
Luiz (25'), Essien (109')
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Dec 4, 2013 7.45pm
Sunderland
3-4
Chelsea
Altidore (14'), O'Shea (49'), Bardsley (85')
Dossena (39'), Bardsley (45'), Colback (51'), Altidore (90')
Lampard (17'), Hazard (35', 61'), Bardsley (83' og.)
Ramires (48'), Hazard (62'), Willian (90')
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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616
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