Sunderland 2 Chelsea 3: Blues in need of Luiz as strikers cover up defensive flaws

01 February 2011 21:47
Nicolas Anelka and John Terry ensured ?50million new boy Fernando Torres was not needed as Chelsea won a five-goal thriller at Sunderland.[LNB]The England defender struck on the hour and the Frenchman added a fourth at the death to win a compelling contest and gain revenge for their side's 3-0 humiliation by the Black Cats at Stamford Bridge in November.[LNB]Frank Lampard had earlier cancelled out Phil Bardsley's fourth-minute opener from the penalty spot, but Terry's intervention proved crucial after Kieran Richardson equalised four minutes after Salomon Kalou's 23rd-minute strike.[LNB]More to follow...[LNB] Captain Marvel: Matchwinner John Terry is congratulated by Ashley Cole as Steve Bruce looks on[LNB] [LNB] Lucky Black Cat: Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley celebrates his opening goal with Bruce[LNB] [LNB] No mistake: Frank Lampard equalises from the penalty spot[LNB] [LNB] Chelsea celebrate after Salomon Kalou (far right) put the Blues 2-1 up[LNB] 2-2: Kieran Richardson fires in a free kick to bring Sunderland level[LNB] [LNB] Three-mendous: John Terry fires in the decisive third goal for Chelsea[LNB]  Chelsea reject fears they'll be kicked out of Champions League over spreeChelsea and Sunderland goalkeepers to unite in tribute to Jimmy ThorpeAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinionAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: John Terry, Fernando Torres, Frank Lampard, Nicolas Anelka Places: United Kingdom

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