May 24 (Reuters) - Sunderland became only the ⁠fifth side in Premier League history to qualify for Europe in their first season following promotion after beating Chelsea 2-1 in ⁠the Premier League on Sunday.

A 25th-minute volley from Trai Hume and a second-half own goal from Malo Gusto lifted Sunderland ‌into seventh place in the table. Cole Palmer pulled one back for a Chelsea side who had Wesley Fofana sent off.