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Sunderland’s impressive return to the Premier League has exceeded expectations, with the Black Cats heading into the final weekend in the top half and still holding slim hopes of European qualification. Regis Le Bris’s side sit just one point behind Chelsea and could still finish seventh if results elsewhere go their way, while they are also above rivals Newcastle United in the table. Sunderland have not completed a league double over Chelsea since 2000-01, but they now have a strong opportunity to end that wait at the Stadium of Light.

Chelsea, meanwhile, ended a seven-match Premier League winless run with victory over Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, although European qualification remains uncertain. A win on Sunday, combined with Brighton dropping points against Manchester United, would lift the Blues into seventh place. However, Chelsea’s away form has been poor, with no league win on the road since early March, and it remains to be seen how motivated Callum McFarlane’s side will be heading into the final game of the campaign.