As Wearside partied, Régis Le Bris, not known for his use of hyperbole, predictably urged a note of caution as Sunderland looked down on the rest of the Premier League.

The Stadium of Light, for so long, was where Premier League aspirations came to die. There were fleeting moments of joy, enough to help its tenants stage a series of escapes from relegation to the Championship, but it became a venue synonymous with Sunderland’s perennial struggle.

Sunderland returns to the Premier League for the first time in eight years, and is hoping to stick around this time. They moved up after defeating Sheffield United in a championship playoff final, joining Leeds and Burnley as the three clubs to secure promotion.

Sunderland is playing its first English Premier League match in eight years, hosting West Ham in an intriguing opening weekend matchup. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are.

Ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season, we spoke to fans of all 20 clubs to get their views on the upcoming campaign.Here, we spoke to @safc.till.i.die about newly promoted Sunderland.Premier

The historic rivalry between Sunderland and Newcastle began in 1888 but has only occurred occasionally in recent seasons

Will there be big teams sliding down the table, like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur last season, or stunning runs up the standings like Nottingham Forest during the same campaign?Read on for the current Premier League table.

The Switzerland international arrived at the Stadium of Light for last month and has already made a strong impression at his new club.