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The Lads marked their top flight return with a stirring 3-0 victory over West Ham. A perfect start to the new season!
Sunderland host West Ham United on 16th August 2025 for the Premier League's opening weekend, and these are the predicted lineups.
The first Saturday of the Premier League season brought some incredible action, so it's time to take some bold stances
Sunderland’s summer rebuild has taken another significant step forward with the imminent arrival of Nordi Mukiele from Paris Saint-Germain, as reported by The Northern Echo. The 27-year-old defender is expected in the North East this weekend to complete his medical and finalise a move worth £9.5 million plus a £2.5 million package.
Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney explains why Sunderland's ability to sit deep and hit teams on the counter attack could be the key for the newly promoted side to avoid relegation, after their first match back in England's top flight ended in a 3-0 win over West Ham at the Stadium of Light.
If a recent update from the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is believed to be true, Sunderland are closing in on Nordi Mukiele, the versatile Paris St-Germain defender, who would become their twelfth