4 h. ago Sunderland’s return to Premier League ‘impossible to predict’ – Regis Le Bris

A stoppage-time winner from 19-year-old substitute Tommy Watson capped a remarkable campaign.

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5 h. ago Sunderland need to learn lesson from Premier League trio after winning richest game in football

Sunderland will play Premier League football for the first time since 2017, after producing a stunning comeback to defeat Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley

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6 h. ago Sunderland prove comeback kings in every sense to seal dramatic Premier League return

Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland: Tommy Watson’s 95th-minute winner sent half of Wembley wild in the Championship play-off final as the Black Cats ended their eight-year exile from the top flight

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6 h. ago Tommy Watson: Sunderland hero makes £220m mark and causes Sky Sports apology before final exit

Outgoing Sunderland winger Tommy Watson's stunning final contribution in a Black Cats shirt means Regis Le Bris' side will join him in the Premier League next season

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6 h. ago Super sub Tommy Watson fires Sunderland into Premier League after comeback win

Watson was given room just outside the box to advance on goal and send a beautifully-placed finish into the bottom corner.

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6 h. ago Sunderland snatch promotion to Premier League by beating Sheffield United in playoff final

Was there a better sight than Luke O’Nien, his right arm cradled in a sling, racing down the touchline, punching the air with his left to celebrate Tommy Watson’s stoppage-time winner? Sunderland stormed back from a goal down after Tyrese Campbell’s first-half opener to return to the Premier League after eight years away.Sunderland’s performance was something of a slow-burner but ultimately found two big moments. The first was courtesy of Eliezer Mayenda, who scored with their second shot on goal, and the second will live long in the memory for both the goalscorer and those here to witness it. Watson, the 19-year-old forward who joined his boyhood club as an under-nine, stroked a wonderful shot into the bottom corner in stoppage time, extra time looming. Eventually, with 102 minutes showing on the big screens, confirmation: Sunderland are back in the big time. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Sunderland clinch £220m Premier League return with stunning play

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-2 SUNDERLAND: A last gasp strike from Sunderland winger Tom Watson sealed a remarkable comeback to send the Black Cats back to the Premier League

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7 h. ago Sheffield United vs Sunderland LIVE: Black Cats searching for equaliser after toothless first half

Who will join Leeds and Burnley in earning promotion to the top flight?

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8 h. ago Sheffield United vs Sunderland LIVE: Blades take deserved lead through exquisite counter attack

Who will join Leeds and Burnley in earning promotion to the top flight?

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9 h. ago Man City and Premier League may clash over Championship play

Manchester City and the Premier League may well find themselves at odds over whether they want Sheffield United or Sunderland to win the Championship play-off final

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9 h. ago Sheffield United vs Sunderland LIVE: Premier League promotion on the line at Wembley

Who will join Leeds and Burnley in earning promotion to the top flight?

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10 h. ago Sheffield United v Sunderland: Championship playoff final – live

Updates from the 3.01pm kick-off at WembleyGet in touch! You can email Rob hereBoth managers make two changes from the semi-final second leg. Sheffield United bring in Rhian Brewster, so impressive in the first leg against Bristol City, and Tyrese Campbell in place of Andre Brooks and Tom Cannon.Chris Rigg, 17, and Romaine Mundle start for Sunderland instead of Wilson Isidor and Patrick Roberts. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Salah named Premier League player of the year– matchday live

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Get in touchManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Sheffield United vs Sunderland LIVE: Place in Premier League on the line at Wembley

Who will join Leeds and Burnley in earning promotion to the top flight?

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15 h. ago Which bookies are offering Free Bets ahead of Championship Play

The "richest game in football" takes place at Wembley Stadium as Sheffield United and Sunderland go head-to-head for a spot in the Premier League next season

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31 h. ago Regis Le Bris focused on making sure Sunderland take their chance to step up

The Frenchman suffered relegation with Lorient 12 months ago.

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39 h. ago Blades boss hopes George Baldock is remembered ‘in an incredibly positive way’

Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United play Sunderland for a place in the Premier League at Wembley on Saturday.

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55 h. ago Man City vs Southampton U21 live Premier League 2 final goal and score updates

Manchester City are in the final of the Premier League 2 play-offs having finished first in the regular season.

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64 h. ago Premier League Darts TV: what is the Sky Sports channel and start time for Night 16?

Sky Sports will be showing all the action from Premier League Darts Night 16 live tonight (May 22) 🎯

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3 d. ago Sheffield United fan explains why he wants his side to LOSE playoff final to Sunderland

Sheffield United will face Sunderland on Saturday in the Championship play-off final, though one Blades fan has made it clear he does not want the Blades to earn promotion

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