Sunderland again proved a scourge for Chelsea when holding the Premier League leaders to a 0-0 draw at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Jose Mourinho's men had scored in every league outing this season, yet could not find a way through against the team who handed them their last domestic defeat.
The pre-match expectation was for Chelsea, six points clear of their nearest challengers at kick-off, to collect an 11th win from 13 league outings this season.
Yet Sunderland, who triumphed 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in April, more than held their own for long periods.
The best chances were split in the opening period, Willian and Santiago Vergini each hitting the woodwork.
Sunderland had the better opportunities in the second half and Chelsea - who seemed fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men when Diego Costa was only booked for an apparent elbow on Wes Brown - will have been relieved to leave with their unbeaten record intact.
source: goal.com
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