Defoe can be thorn in Blues' side

Premier League
7.45pm Wednesday

Jermain Defoe is doing everything in his power to keep Sunderland in the Premier League and he can strike against Chelsea.

The Blues are red-hot 4-11 favourites to take the points and Diego Costa is a 3-1 shot to opening the scoring.

However, Sunderland are improving, especially at home, and Defoe, who has scored against Manchester City and Arsenal this season, is a man for the big occasion.

Recommendation
J Defoe first scorer
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Team news
Sunderland Yan Kirchhoff (hamstring) could make his first start since September but Didier Ndong serves a one-game ban.

Chelsea Oscar (virus) remains a doubt but no fresh injuries are reported.

Key stat
Jermain Defoe has scored in Sunderland’s last three home games