Former Sunderland manager Peter Reid has said the club "deserves" to return to the Premier League, ahead of its Championship play-off final. Reid, who guided the Black Cats to two promotions in 1996 and 1999,

According to reports from BILD, Sunderland star Jobe Beelingham has caught the attention of Liverpool, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.

Jobe Bellingham’s future has been the subject of further speculation ahead of Sunderland’s Championship play-off final against Sheffield United.

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Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh will take charge of Saturday's Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland.The 39-year-old started refereeing in the EFL in 2014 before stepping up to the Premier League in 2017.

Premier League season kicks off in August 2025, with fixtures released in June. Find out all the key dates and schedule details here.

The Black Cats are already a Premier League side in so many ways but face some big dilemmas should they return on Saturday

Phil Smith sits down with Anthony Patterson and Dan Neil as the pair prepare to represent Sunderland at Wembley

The date and location of the Premier League 2 playoff final has been confirmed and Manchester City will host Southampton at the Joie Stadium on Thursday 22 May, with a 19:15 BST kick off.