CHELSEA CHALIII WAPIGWA GOLI 2 KWA 1 NA SUNDERLAND

Connor Wickham

Chelsea gave valuable ground to Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League title race after losing at home to relegation battlers Sunderland.
Liverpool loanee Fabio Borini scored the winner for the Black Cats from the penalty spot just 10 minutes from time.
The defeat also signals the end of Jose Mourinho's unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge - a record that had stood since 2004 and for 77 Premier League matches.
The afternoon had started as planned for Mourinho's title chasers when Samuel Eto'o volleyed in a corner after just 12 minutes.
But Sunderland, fresh from a brilliant draw at the Etihad in midweek, had other ideas and fought back through Connor Wickham.
Petr Cech was ruled out in the build-up with a virus meaning veteran reserve Mark Schwarzer had to step in - the Australian couldn't hold Marcos Alonso's shot and Wickham pounced to equalise.
The home side pressed for a winner but couldn't add a finishing touch, before Cesar Azpilicueta fouled Jozy Altidore inside the box. Borini stepped up and coolly slotted down the middle to give Sunderland a vital three points.
Chelsea must hope that Liverpool slip up tomorrow at Carrow Road as they enter a defining 10 days of their season.

Winner: Liverpool loanee Fabio Borini coolly slotted home the penalty to give Sunderland a vital three points

Frustration: Chelsea handed the initiative to Liverpool after slipping up

Missed opportunity: Demba Ba sees a chance go begging

Opener: Samuel Eto'o volleys home to make it 1-0 to Chelsea after 12 minutes

Johnny on the spot: Connor Wickham pounces on a Mark Schwarzer error to equalise

It's over: Jose Mourinho lost his 77 match unbeaten Premier League home record and possibly the title

Winner: Borini slots home to score the winner for Sunderland

Lashing out: Ramires was lucky to not be sent off after hitting Sebastian Larsson in the face 

 

Lucky: Ramires went unpunished for the incident, although it is unclear if Mike Dean saw the incident

Losing his cool: Chelsea assistant Rui Faria was sent to the stands after arguing with Mike Dean over the penalty decision

Acrobat: Fernando Torres attempts a bicycle kick but it goes over

Vital: Gus Poyet has now seen his team take four surprise points from Man City and Chelsea

Close call: Vito Mannone saves a shot off the line

And again: Mannone makes another point-blank save, this time from Willian

From the front: Connor Wickham pressures Chelsea centre back Gary Cahill

Get up: Mohame Salah and John O'Shea take a tumble after an aerial challenge

From behind: Oscar is fouled by Sunderland skipper John O'Shea

Tug: Willian tries to stop Jack Colback from attacking

Under pressure: Samuel Eto'o tries to find a way past Lee Cattermole and Marcus Alonso

Advance: Mohamed Salah moves forward with Jack Colback chasing him

Winners: Branislav Ivanovic wins the header in front of Connor Wickham

High boot: Lee Cattermole challenges Samuel Eto'o