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Tom Watson scores a sensational injury-time winner as the Black Cats complete a dramatic turnaround to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship playoff final.
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 6 | Sheffield United | 49 | 32 | 98 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 49 | 16 | 83 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 49 | 16 | 83 |
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Wolves transfer news: Premier League free agent 'being eyed' by six top-flight clubs
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Jobe Bellingham’s shirt number, contract length confirmed as Borussia Dortmund, Sunderland confirm record transfer
Borussia Dortmund announce the signing of midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland.Jun 10, 16:29
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund, Diego Coppola to Bournemouth, Marcus Rojo to Inter Miami
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Wolves transfer news: Sunderland promotion star 'targeted' by Premier League, La Liga clubs
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly among a number of Premier League and La Liga clubs that are chasing the signature of one of Sunderland's Championship promotion stars.Jun 3, 09:51
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Bailey to leave Aston Villa, West Ham set Kudus asking price, Sunderland star wanted by Roma
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey being on the brink of an exit and West Ham United setting Mohammed Kudus's asking price.Jun 2, 09:10
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Transfer news and rumours today: Arsenal attacker leaves, Bellingham to Dortmund, De Gea future
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Which managers have taken charge of most Premier League matches in history?
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Greatest League One playoff finals ever
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Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats from extraordinary Championship playoff final comeback
Tom Watson scores a sensational injury-time winner as the Black Cats complete a dramatic turnaround to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship playoff final.May 24, 16:14
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