Chelsea ride Fernando Torres brace past Sunderland

Sunderland 1 - Chelsea 3: Initial reaction and community rating form

Chelsea recorded their first Premier League win of the Rafa era over Sunderland on Saturday, breathing life into their attempt to challenge for a title this season.

Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Second Half Thread

Welcome to the Fernando Torres show!

Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Lineups & Game Thread

As Olivia Newton-John once said, let's get physical, physical!

Sunderland vs. Chelsea: Team News & Preview

It's try number eight for Chelsea to get a Premier League win. And it's try number four for the new manager to get a Premier League win. Fun times.

Lampard fit, Terry won't go to Japan

Frank Lampard will make his return to the Chelsea squad on Saturday, but John Terry will not take part in any of the next three fixtures.

Opposition Scouting Report: Sunderland

Rafael Benitez's Chelsea takes on Sunderland where the new manager will be hoping to notch up his first Premier League victory at the London club before they jet off to Japan