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May 2025
42m 16s

Sunderland are back in the Premier Leagu...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Sunderland are back in the Premier League after eight years away.


So how did a club who were in League One three years ago make their way back to the top table?


And crucially, can they stay there?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Phil Hay, Chris Weatherspoon, Leo Pearlman

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers


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