"Black Cat" returns to Premier League, Sunderland wins £220 million in duel

Sunderland, the name in the memory of many old fans, this "black cat" has returned to the Premier League!

In the early morning of May 25, the final of the Championship upgrade this season ended. Sunderland reversed the "decisive" Sheffield United 2-1 at Wembley Stadium and returned to the Premier League after 8 years. Before the match, the final of the Championship upgrade play-off was hailed as the ultimate showdown worth 220 million pounds. Why is a Championship final worth 220 million? The answer is simple: the wealth of the Premier League. According to Sky Sports and TA's calculations, rising to the Premier League means at least 220 million pounds of revenue, far exceeding the 170 million pounds in previous years. The contract for the Premier League broadcast will be upgraded next season. Sky Sports will broadcast 215 games (only 128 games this season), and the broadcast will be high.

Sunderland, nicknamed "Black Cat", last appeared in the Premier League in the 2016-2017 season, when they were at the bottom and dropped into the Championship. Since then, the "black cat" has been in decline for many years.

Campbell helped Sheffield United score a first goal.

This season, Sunderland ranked fourth in the Championship. After entering the play-offs, they eliminated Coventry, coached by England legend Lampard in two rounds, and got the opportunity to compete with Sheffield United for an upgrade. Before the game, the team coach Lebris said confidently: "From the first day of pre-season preparation, we have set the upgrade as the ultimate goal. Now the opportunity is right in front of us and we must firmly grasp it."

Mayanda tied the score for Sunderland.

In this game, Campbell, who debuted in Manchester City's youth training, scored a first goal for Sheffield United in the first half. However, the "Black Cat" did not give up. In the 75th minute, 20-year-old forward Mayanda tied the score for Sunderland. In the 5th minute of stoppage time, Watson, who came on as a substitute, scored a "final kill".

Watson scored the "best kill".

It is worth mentioning that in the Championship standings this season, Sunderland was 14 points behind Sheffield United, but with this play-off game, they eventually overwhelmed their opponents to get upgraded.

So far, all three teams that have been upgraded to the Championship this season have been confirmed, namely Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland.