In a fixture during the first round of the new Premier League season, Sunderland claimed a comprehensive 3-0 home victory over West Ham United.
Sunderland successfully earned promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs last season, and this match marked their debut since returning to the top flight. They ultimately announced their comeback with a dominant win.
This victory also saw Sunderland secure a Premier League win for the first time in 3,024 days. Their last top-flight triumph dates back to 6 May 2017, when they defeated Hull City 2-0. At the end of that season, they finished bottom of the table and were relegated.
