Newly promoted Sunderland would love nothing more than to kick off the 2025-26 season with a win over West Ham and mark the joyous return of Premier League football to the Stadium of Light on Saturday (10 am ET).

WATCH — Sunderland vs West Ham

Sunderland spent a decade in the Premier League from 2007 to 2017 before quickly falling into turmoil and, before you know it, the Black Cats spent nearly a decade trying to earn their way back. They spent four seasons in League One after suffering back-to-back relegations in 2017 and 2018, and were genuine surprise promotion candidates last season after finishing 16th a year prior. Less than three months after beating Sheffield United in the playoff final, Sunderland have spent just shy of $200 million for eight players, including former Arsena

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