Chelsea travel to Sunderland needing three points to be certain of European football next season. A win could clinch either a Europa League or Conference League place, depending on other results. The match is the final game in charge for interim boss Calum McFarlane, with Xabi Alonso set to take over at Stamford Bridge. Sunderland’s requirement is straightforward: win and hope Brentford or Brighton lose, which would secure a European spot for only the second time in the club’s history. Sunderland’s lineup includes Roefs, Geertruida, Mukiele, O'Nien, Reinildo, Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Angulo, Le Fee, and Brobbey, while Chelsea start with Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Neto, and Pedro.
"Chelsea go to Sunderland this afternoon needing a win to be absolutely certain of playing European football next season. Three points on Wearside could see them clinch either a Europa or Conference League spot at the end of a season that promised so much but has ended in disappointment. It will be the final game in charge for interim boss Calum McFarlane with Xabi Alonso ready to take over at Stamford Bridge."
"For Sunderland, the equation is simple: win and hope one of Brentford or Brighton lose and the Wearsiders will secure a European place for just the second time in the club's history. 101 Great Goals has the team news from the Stadium of Light."
"Sunderland: Roefs, Geertruida, Mukiele, O'Nien, Reinildo, Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Angulo, Le Fee, Brobbey CHELSEA TEAM NEWS Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer, Neto, Pedro"
"Following their 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge in October, Sunderland are looking to complete the double over Chelsea for the first time since 2000- 01. Chelsea have lost just one of their last 13 Premier League away games against Sunderland (W10 D2), going down 3-2 in May 2016. Of all teams to have played in more than five Premier League campaigns, Sunderland have the lowest win rate in their final game of the season, winning just one of their 16 matches (6% - D3 L12)."
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