Sunderland leads Chelsea 1-0 with penalty call controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Sunderland hosts Chelsea in the English Premier League on November 8. The match sees Sunderland taking a 1-0 lead, following a contentious penalty call that went against Chelsea. Chelsea struggled to convert chances, with Cole Palmer believing he should have received a penalty in the first half after being fouled by Luke O'Nien, but the review ruled the foul occurred just outside the box. The Blues, who had 10 shots, face challenges in moving closer to the top four, remaining two points adrift.
- •Sunderland leads Chelsea 1-0 as the match progresses.
- •Cole Palmer was denied a penalty after a VAR review.
- •Chelsea had 10 shots but struggled to create clear chances.
- •The match took place at Sunderland's home ground.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Penalty call goes against Blues
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