Player ratings from another disappointing away day for Chelsea

The Pride of London evaluated Chelsea's squad following a disappointing 1-0 Premier League away defeat against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The loss marked Chelsea's third away defeat of the season and caused Xabi Alonso's side to lose ground to league leaders Arsenal. The decisive moment arrived in the first half when Sunderland was awarded a contentious penalty after Levi Colwill fouled Brian Brobbey.

Connor Johnson gave the lowest ratings of 4 to Colwill, Pedro Neto, and substitute Danny Welbeck, citing struggles against Sunderland's physical approach and a lack of attacking impact. Goalkeeper Mike Penders, Marco Palestra, Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Romeo Lavia, Estevao, and Malo Gusto earned the team's highest rating with a 6.