Sunderland marked their first Premier League match since 2016-17 with a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham at a buzzing Stadium of Light.
Play-off heroes Eliezer Mayenda and Dan Ballard both struck with well-placed headers in the second half, before Wilson Isidor sealed the win in stoppage time.
The Black Cats held firm in a lively first half, with Ballard making a crucial goal-line clearance, and grew in dominance as the Hammers faltered in attack. The result capped a triumphant top-flight return for Regis le Bris’ side and sent the home fans into raptures.
