The Stadium of Light, for so long, was where Premier League aspirations came to die. There were fleeting moments of joy, enough to help its tenants stage a series of escapes from relegation to the Championship, but it became a venue synonymous with Sunderland’s perennial struggle.

The first Saturday of the Premier League season brought some incredible action, so it's time to take some bold stances

It has been eight years since Sunderland last competed in the Premier League, but the wait is finally over.Sunderland’s downfall started in 2017, when they failed to retain their top-flight

Richarlison scored twice to give Tottenham manager Thomas Frank a dream home debut with a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday, while Sunderland shocked West Ham 3-0 on their return to the Premier League.

Will there be big teams sliding down the table, like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur last season, or stunning runs up the standings like Nottingham Forest during the same campaign?Read on for the current Premier League table.

The Switzerland international arrived at the Stadium of Light for last month and has already made a strong impression at his new club.

The historic rivalry between Sunderland and Newcastle began in 1888 but has only occurred occasionally in recent seasons