Sunderland marked their return to the Premier League with a bang as they claimed a 3-0 home win against West Ham United.

West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady says the club "won't panic" and manager Graham Potter will be given time to turn things around following a disappointing defeat to Sunderland in their Premier League opener.

That comes on Friday night at the London Stadium, and this was sufficiently damaging to West Ham as a team and as a club for manager Graham Potter — 90 minutes into the season — to be asked about “bouncing back”, if an immediate response is required against their London rivals. Even the club’s media asked him. It’s how bad this felt by 5pm.

Gary Neville praised Sunderland’s direct style and spirit after their 3-0 win over West Ham. Gary Neville has hailed Sunderland ’s 3-0 win over West Ham United, saying the Black Cats demonstrated the power, spirit and direct play that can make them a force in the Premier League this season.

Sunderland host West Ham United on 16th August 2025 for the Premier League's opening weekend, and these are the predicted lineups.

Sunderland are finally back playing in the Premier League this weekend with the game at the Stadium of Light on Saturday against West Ham United, so we’re joined by a very special guest – broadcasting legend and current TalkSPORT presenter Paul Ross, who just so happens to be a massive Hammers fan!