Sunderland edge Chelsea to secure Europa League spot

Sunderland defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to confirm their return to the Europa League. The win secured Sunderland’s first top-flight European qualification since 2007.

Chelsea’s home defeat left them on the brink of missing European football for the first time since 1997. A late goal from Sunderland’s Ross Stewart sealed the victory in the 90th minute.

Sunderland’s midfielder Dan Neil played a key role in the attack, creating several chances. Chelsea’s manager Mauricio Pochettino conceded defeat after the match.

The result means Sunderland will compete in the Europa League qualifiers next season. Chelsea finish seventh, one point behind sixth-placed Brighton.