Sunderland confirmed their spot in the Europa League next season with a impressive 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, marking their return to European competition for the first time in 53 years.
Trai Hume opened the scoring in the 25th minute, firing into the bottom corner after O'Nien nodded down Robin Roofs' kick. The Black Cats doubled their advantage five minutes after the restart when Malo Gusto turned the ball into his own net following a cross from Enzo Le Fée.
Cole Palmer pulled one back for Chelsea in the 56th minute, but the Blues were reduced to 10 men six minutes later when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card for a foul on substitute Wilson Isidor.
The victory, combined with results elsewhere, secured Sunderland's place in Europe next season, capping off a sensational top-flight return for the club. Sunderland earned promotion exactly one year ago to the day after beating Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final at Wembley.
The result means Chelsea, who started the day in eighth, finished one point outside of the European places in 10th position.
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Luke O'Nien replaced Omar Alderete in the Sunderland line-up from last weekend's win over Everton. Chelsea made three changes from their victory over Tottenham as Gusto, Levi Colwill and João Pedro all started.