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Sunderland beat Sheffield, return to Premier League after 8 years 

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Sunderland staged a comeback on Saturday in the Championship playoff to stun Sheffield United.

With the win, they regained Premier League promotion.

It was Sheffield United that scored first before Sunderland came from behind to beat them 2-1.

Sunderland make their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017.

The Black Cats began the game on the backfoot as Chris Wilder's men imposed themselves at Wembley.

And it was Sheffield who took the lead following a sensational counter-attack. Tyrese Campbell finished off the move

However, in the second half, Sunderland took the game by the scruff of the neck.

Eliezer Mayenda, who put in a fine display, levelled the game with a fine strike, before the departing Tom Watson sealed the win in added time.

Other clubs that regained promotion to the English top-flight are Leeds United and Burnley.

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