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Much has changed since Chelsea’s last visit to Sunderland – this is a must-win game

Sunderland host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

By Jason Jones · Sunderland Echo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Writer Jason Jones argues Sunderland faces a must-win home match against Chelsea.
The fixture takes place exactly 168 days after Chelsea's previous visit to the Stadium of Light.
Jones reports that the overall mood around Sunderland has soured considerably since that last meeting.

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Sunderland faces Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, marking 168 days since the London club last visited Wearside. Writer Jason Jones characterizes the upcoming Premier League fixture as a must-win contest for Sunderland amid a shifting atmosphere around the club.

Jones notes that the mood on Wearside has soured significantly during the intervening period since Chelsea's previous appearance. However, further detailed analysis of the match is curtailed due to limited accessible text.

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Much has changed since Chelsea’s last visit to Sunderland – this is a must-win game

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