In-form Chelsea will look to extend their winning streak when they host newly promoted Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League fixture on Saturday, October 25.
The Blues head into the clash in red-hot form, having won their last four matches in all competitions, including a dominant 5-1 Champions League victory over Ajax in midweek.
That result followed impressive wins over Benfica (1-0), Liverpool (2-1), and Nottingham Forest (3-0), scoring 11 goals and conceding only two in that run.
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca made 10 changes for the midweek rout, underlining the squad’s depth and youthful energy.
Remarkably, 10 players aged 21 or younger featured against Ajax, and Chelsea’s average starting lineup this season, 24 years and 116 days, is the youngest in the Premier League.
Maresca’s side will be aiming to climb into the top four with another strong performance, having dominated past encounters against the Black Cats.
Chelsea have won 61 of their 125 meetings with Sunderland and have taken victory in each of their last three home league games against them by an aggregate score of 11-3.
However, Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland are not short of confidence. The Black Cats have impressed since their top-flight return, strengthening their squad with several key signings after last season’s promotion success.
They will be eager to make a statement at Stamford Bridge against one of the league’s form sides.
With both teams enjoying positive momentum, fans can expect a thrilling battle in West London as Chelsea look to maintain their winning run while Sunderland seek another scalp in their Premier League revival.
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