InterviewNordi Mukiele ready for SunderlandNordi Mukiele is finally leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The defender, who has Congolese roots, has signed with Sunderland, the newly promoted Premier League

By contrast, only two of the 18 teams with 10 or fewer points after the same number of matches have stayed up. Burnley were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Thomas Frank's Tottenham on Saturday afternoon, while Leeds - who welcome Everton to Elland Road on Monday - have their work cut out to match Sunderland's memorable opening-day triumph.

The Stadium of Light, for so long, was where Premier League aspirations came to die. There were fleeting moments of joy, enough to help its tenants stage a series of escapes from relegation to the Championship, but it became a venue synonymous with Sunderland’s perennial struggle.

Sunderland returns to the Premier League for the first time in eight years, and is hoping to stick around this time. They moved up after defeating Sheffield United in a championship playoff final, joining Leeds and Burnley as the three clubs to secure promotion.

BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked two Sunderland players who will be worth watching out for in the next few months. Simon Adingra Age: 23 Position: Winger Country: Ivory Coast Jonathan Pearce: I wish Simon Adingra well at Sunderland.

The 27-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, becomes Sunderland's 12th signing of the window.

The Lads marked their top flight return with a stirring 3-0 victory over West Ham. A perfect start to the new season!

The first Saturday of the Premier League season brought some incredible action, so it's time to take some bold stances