Sunderland fans' elation at Premier League promotion

Sunderland draw on enthusiasm of the underdog to secure playoff success

A big club in most of the ways that matter chose to dream of glory but now face a challenge to keep their young talentSunderland are Premier League again and they deserve it. They earned the right thanks to a season of hard toil and nerveless endeavour. They sealed the deal by staring down more experienced opponents in this playoff final, expressing an appetite for victory that would not be quenched. Two goals of top-flight quality got them over…

Sunderland fans' elation at Premier League promotion

A last-minute goal in the Championship play-off final puts the Black Cats back in the top flight.

Sunderland end eight-year wait to return to Premier League with dramatic Championship play-off win

The winning goal came in the fifth minute of added time (90'+5) from 19-year-old Tom Watson, who gave his team the ultimate parting gift before heading to Brighton next season.

Sunderland land £220m Premier League return with stunning play-off final triumph

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