Mourinho hits out at referee as title hopes dashed

Chelsea manager congratulates referee after penalty decision helps Sunderland to victory

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CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho suffered his first home defeat in 78 Premier League matches as the Blues’ title aspirations took a massive hit at the hands of Sunderland on Saturday.

The Black Cats arrived at the Bridge on the back of a stirring 2-2 midweek draw away at Manchester City, but no one seriously expected the bottom-placed club to put up similar resistance at Chelsea.

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