Richard Keys aims hilarious swipe at Chelsea after Sunderland result vs Aston Villa
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Edward Bazeley
Sun 21 September 2025 17:45, UK
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Aston Villa on Sunday despite Reinildo’s red card, whereas Chelsea were beaten 2-1 at Manchester United on Saturday after Robert Sanchez was sent off.
Thanks to Wilson Isidor’s equaliser, Sunderland claimed a point against Unai Emery’s side on 21 September, even though Reinildo was sent off for violent conduct in the first half.
Contrastingly, Chelsea failed to threaten Man United regularly once goalkeeper Sanchez was dismissed from the action after just five minutes.
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After Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Man United, the Blues have claimed eight points from their first five games in the Premier League.
Maresca’s men will now vie to avoid an upset in the Carabao Cup when they face Lincoln City on Tuesday, 23 September.
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Meanwhile, taking to X on 21 September, Richard Keys remarked: “Are you watching Chelsea?
They haven’t surrendered.”
Since making their long-awaited return to the Premier League, Regis Le Bris’ men have adjusted to the demands of the Premier League admirably well after a busy summer transfer window.
Sunderland’s next three fixturesPremier League 2025/26Nottingham Forest (A)27/09Manchester United (H)04/10Wolves (H)18/10Le Bris’ men face Forest next
In the transfer window, Sunderland signed goalkeeper Robin Roefs as well as attacking talents like Simon Adingra and Chemsdine Talbi.
Le Bris’ high-profile recruitment has helped the Mackems claim eight points from five Premier League games, suggesting that they are more than capable of avoiding an unwanted return to the Championship.
Meanwhile, the Stadium of Light outfit achieved a vital milestone when they earned their first away point of the season in their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Sunderland once again showed the sort of character that should keep them clear of trouble by fighting back from behind against Aston Villa despite their numerical disadvantage.
Le Bris’ side should head to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 27 September, full of confidence.