Sunderland Are Back. And They Mean Business!

Sunderland were supposed to be making up the numbers. Instead they beat the big six, finished above Newcastle, and earned European football in their first season back in the Premier League. How did they do it? Mike, Myles and Dave from The Football Diary break down one of the Premier League's biggest stories of the 2025/26 season - how Sunderland recruited smartly with 14 new signings, why their home form at the Stadium of Light was so crucial, and whether this squad can hold together for a Europa League campaign next season. A sleeping giant fully awake. And they finished above Newcastle. Sunderland FC 2025/26 | Sunderland Premier League season review | Sunderland promoted team | Stadium of Light | Premier League surprise package | Europa League 2026 | Sunderland vs Newcastle | Premier League podcast | The Football Diary Watch the full Episode:    • The Football Diary | Ep. 02 | 2025/26 Seas...   Subscribe: ‪@the.footballdiary‬ Website: https://thefootballdiary.co.uk