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In terms of Chelseas starting lineup, it would be fair to say that despite a catalogue of injuries/suspensions they had enough quality on paper to defeat a Sunderland side enjoying a rich vain of form in recent weeks. The always reliable Peter Cech was present on the team sheet, as were Chelseas lethal strike force of Drogba and Anelka. Chelseas midfield consisted of the influential Malouda and the robust frame of Mikel. Apart from the aforementioned names however one could begin to see the areas in which Sunderland could exploit Chelsea on the day.Fianally, Jose Bosingwas recent return from injury means he is by no means match-fit, something that the aged yet energetic frame of Bolo Zenden will have undoubtedly noticed.Onuoha, Gyan and Wellbeck were the goalscorers on a day that Sunderland really showed what they are capable of. Sunderland had 9 attempts on target Damarious Randall Jersey to Chelseas 7; and 10 attempts off target to Chelseas 7. Whilst basic statistics cannot paint a real picture of a match, they certainly indicate which team created the most opportunities to win the match. Significantly, after 90 minutes Sunderland edged Chelsea on po se sion (53% to 47%). E sien and Lampard, arguably two of the best pa sers of the ball in the league may have caused this statistic to change. It goes to show that Sunderlands work ethic and desire to regain po se sion of the ball was far greater than Chelseas.DH