Premier League
Apr 7, 2013 at 3pm UK
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Reaction
Sunderland's Craig Gardner accuses Chelsea's Demba Ba of play-acting
Craig Gardner accuses Chelsea striker Demba Ba of play-acting following a challenge from the Sunderland midfielder.
Apr 9, 11:15
Alfred N'Diaye enjoying life under Paolo Di Canio
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye declares that this side are enjoying a different and more tactical approach employed by new manager Paolo Di Canio.
Apr 9, 04:50
Branislav Ivanovic refuses to blame busy schedule
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic refuses to blame his side's busy schedule for any potential poor end to the season.
Apr 8, 20:16
Paolo Di Canio: "I'm a very good manager"
Paolo Di Canio says that Sunderland will survive in the Premier League this season because he is a "very good manager".
Apr 8, 07:33
Rafael Benitez pays tribute to Chelsea squad strength
Rafael Benitez praises the strength of his squad after Chelsea played their fourth game in eight days on Sunday.
Apr 8, 07:10
Danny Rose bemoans Sunderland luck
Sunderland defender Danny Rose feels that his side were unlucky to lose in the manner they did to Chelsea.
Apr 8, 04:25
Craig Gardner hails Paolo Di Canio impact
Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner hails the impact that new manager Paolo Di Canio has had at the club despite their defeat to Chelsea.
Apr 8, 02:18
Rafael Benitez pleased with improved atmosphere
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes that his side are benefiting from a more positive atmosphere at Stamford Bridge after three home wins in six days.
Apr 7, 23:12
Rafael Benitez: 'Fernando Torres changed the game against Sunderland'
Rafael Benitez hails the impact of substitute striker Fernando Torres in Chelsea's victory over Sunderland today.
Apr 7, 19:44
Rafael Benitez hits out at media
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez slams the media's coverage of his side following Sunday's victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
Apr 7, 19:05
Paolo Di Canio taking positives from Sunderland's defeat
Paolo Di Canio refuses to be too downbeat following Sunderland's defeat to Chelsea away from home on Sunday.
Apr 7, 17:54
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole picks the bones out of a defeat for new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio at Chelsea.
Match Report
Sunderland lose their first match of Paolo Di Canio's stint as manager away at Chelsea.
Live Commentary
Read how Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge of Sunderland ended in a loss at Chelsea.
HT Report
Cesar Azpilicueta scores an own goal to give Sunderland the advantage against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Paolo Di Canio gives Connor Wickham a starting opportunity in Sunderland's match against Chelsea away from home.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
Rafael Benitez: 'All attention will be on Paolo Di Canio'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez feels that all the pressure and attention will be on new Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio in their clash at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 7, 03:37
Paolo Di Canio: 'Sunderland players live for big stage'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio believes that his new side are capable of defeating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Apr 5, 14:05
Chelsea vs. Sunderland postponed
The Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland is postponed for 24 hours due to Chelsea's Europa League quarter-final match against Rubin Kazan.
Mar 18, 20:59
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| 1 | Liverpool | 25 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 60 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 53 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 47 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 44 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 43 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 43 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 | Fulham | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 39 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 38 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 |
| 11 | Brentford | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 34 |
| 12 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 49 | 37 | 12 | 30 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 30 |
| 14 | Everton | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 30 |
| 15 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 29 |
| 16 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 54 | -19 | 19 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 55 | -30 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 25 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 57 | -38 | 9 |
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