Graham potter also held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, confirming that George Earthy and Crysencio Summerville will both miss this game. New signing Mads Hermansen could debut in goal, though:

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Sunderland returns to the Premier League for the first time in eight years, and is hoping to stick around this time. They moved up after defeating Sheffield United in a championship playoff final, joining Leeds and Burnley as the three clubs to secure promotion.

West Ham United are still tracking former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy as they look to bolster their attacking ranks, according to the Sun. West Ham started the 2025-26 Premier League campaign

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