Sunderland triumphed against Sheffield United to secure a spot in next season's Premier League with a dramatic Championship play-off final clash at Wembley.

From the side who waited until the final second of extra time to beat Coventry City in the semi-final, there's a feeling of it being 'written in the stars', as they return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017.

It looked like it was going to be a simple afternoon's work for their opponents, given Tyrese Campbell netted in the first half to put United one goal to the good.



Harrison Burrows thought he'd added a second for the South Yorkshire outfit before the break, but a VAR check revealed an offside infringement, meaning the score remained 1-0 heading into half-time.

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The second United goal that would've inevitably secured promotion never arrived, with Sunderland the side looking more likely to score.

Patrick Roberts' introduction brought the North East side back to life, with the winger playing the pass that led to Eliezer Mayenda's equaliser midway through the second half.

It was a goal that ignited Sunderland, and from that point on, they were the only side that looked like winning.

Following Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League, Express Sport have detailed five Black Cats stars who could cause the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal problems next season.

Enzo Le Fee

Dubbed one of the ‘best-ever Championship signings’ when he arrived from Roma on an initial loan in January, the expectation is that Sunderland, following their return to the big time, will secure the permanent signing of Enzo Le Fee.

At just 20 years old, he's another gem whose best years are ahead of him and with finishing ability like that, there's every chance he'll torment Premier League defenders next term.


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