Sunderland return to the Premier League this Saturday. They will host West Ham United in a significant opening fixture, ending an eight-year absence from the top flight.Fresh from their play-off

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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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

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.

Sunderland have been riding a wave of jubilation since winning the Championship playoff final with a dramatic 95th-minute winner against Sheffield United in May, and while supporters are understandably excited heading into the new season, there is also a degree of uncertainty following a significant summer of change.