Sunderland made a spectacular start to their Premier League return with a 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. A couple of days on, Phil Smith reflects on the game and draws his key conclusions from a Sunderland perspective...

New boys Sunderland beat West Ham 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday as the Black Cats secured their first Premier League win in over eight years.

Sunderland supporters celebrated a memorable day as their side marked their Premier League return with a 3-0 win against West Ham United.

Alan Shearer has broken his silence on Sunderland ’s Premier League opening day victory over West Ham, crediting the Black Cats for their ‘brilliant’ display.

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