Jermain Defoe capped off a fine comeback after a much-improved second-half showing to move out of the relegation zone, while John Terry could have played his last game for Chelsea Fabio Borini and Jermain Defoe scored in quick succession as Sunderland came from behind to boost their Premier League survival hopes by beating 10-man Chelsea 3-2 at the Stadium of Light.

With Norwich City losing to Manchester United earlier on Saturday and Newcastle United held by Aston Villa, Sunderland secured an important three points to move out of the relegation zone.