Sunderland defeated Sheffield United in a thrilling Championship play-off final on Saturday, sealing a return to the Premier League in the process.
Regis Le Bris’ side trailed to Tyrese Campbell’s first-half goal at Wembley, but Eliezer Mayenda equalised in the closing stages before Tommy Watson delivered the priceless last-gasp winner to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory.
The win not only secured Premier League status for Sunderland after eight years away from the top flight, but also gives the club an estimated £200 million ($270 million) in increased revenue.
“This win represents the way we played this season, with resilience and discipline to get back into the game. We tried different options and finally we found the solution,” Le Bris told reporters after the game.
The 49-year-old Frenchman, who only arrived last season, secured Premier League status for Sunderland after suffering relegation from Ligue 1 with Lorient.
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