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Trai Hume’s quotes have only added more fuel to Chelsea’s fire

Chelsea take on struggling Sunderland, with club captain Trai Hume claiming that the Blues' visit to the Stadium of Light will be their "biggest of the season."

By Connor Johnson · The Pride Of London

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Connor Johnson argues Trai Hume's comments calling Sunday's match Sunderland's biggest of the season motivate Chelsea.
Sunderland currently sit bottom of the Premier League table under manager Regis Le Bris with only one win.
Chelsea have had a full week to prepare under Xabi Alonso since playing Manchester United.

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Connor Johnson writes that Sunderland captain Trai Hume has added extra motivation for Chelsea by calling Sunday's clash their biggest game of the season. Sunderland enter the fixture bottom of the Premier League table under Regis Le Bris, having struggled in front of goal during a recent Europa League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.

Chelsea enter the contest well-rested under Xabi Alonso, having not played since facing Manchester United the previous weekend. Johnson notes the Blues will seek revenge after Sunderland did the double over them last season, with Cole Palmer also eager to impress after missing out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

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