Sunderland completed their Premier League return in style with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, securing a spot in the Europa League next season.
The Black Cats will compete in Europe for the first time in 53 years, capping off a sensational top-flight return for the club, who earned promotion exactly one year ago after beating Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final at Wembley.
Match Details
Trai Hume opened the scoring in the 25th minute, firing a finish into the bottom corner to give Sunderland the lead.
Five minutes after the restart, Malo Gusto's own goal doubled the hosts' advantage after Brian Brobbey's cross was sliced towards goal.
Cole Palmer pulled one back for Chelsea in the 56th minute, but six minutes later the Blues were reduced to 10 men when Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card.
Victory combined with results elsewhere cemented Sunderland's place in Europe.
Standings Impact
Chelsea started the day in eighth position, but defeat sees them finish one point outside of the European places, slipping into 10th.