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Sunderland stun West Ham on return to Premier League after eight years

Sunderland made a winning return to the top flight (Owen Humphreys/PA) — Sunderland made a winning return to the top flight (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)

Sunderland marked their return to the Premier League with a dominant 3-0 victory over West Ham at the Stadium of Light.
Eliezer Mayenda opened the scoring for the Black Cats in the 61st minute with a header.
Dan Ballard doubled Sunderland's lead in the 73rd minute, nodding home a header into the bottom corner.
Substitute Wilson Isidor secured the comprehensive win with a goal in added time, making it 3-0.
Sunderland, featuring seven new signings in their starting line-up, withstood early pressure from West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen before asserting their dominance.

Sunderland beat West Ham on return to Premier League — In full