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News18
14-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
How Did Sunderland's Shrewd Ground Staff Help The Club Clinch A Playoff Win Over Coventry?
Last Updated: Sunderland's bid to return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence -- a dark period that has included a spell in the third tier -- remains alive. All's fair in love and war. Sunderland knew the same and acted accordingly, as even their groundsmen embarked on shrewd tactics to aid their Championship side's dream of promotion to the Premier League. In the club's bid to give any advantage possible, the Sunderland ground staff spent all day yesterday moving their advertising boards in by two metres at the Stadium of Light ahead of their play-off second leg against Coventry. The Sky Blues have scored more headers & more goals from crosses than any other team in the Premier League & EFL this season, with Milan van Ewijk known to launch throw-ins into the danger area. Sunderland have moved the advertising hoardings closer to the pitch to stop Coventry's long throws 🤣🤣 — Second Tier podcast (@secondtierpod) May 13, 2025 Well, one could guess it worked in their favour since Sunderland reached the Championship play-off final most dramatically with Dan Ballard's goal in the dying seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory against Coventry. Regis Le Bris' side trailed to Ephron Mason-Clark's goal late in the second half of the semi-final second leg. But, with a penalty shoot-out moments away, Ballard headed home in stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw and spark wild celebrations from over 46,000 fans packed into the Stadium of Light. United finished in third place, 14 points clear of fourth-placed Sunderland in the regular season, with both teams winning one against each other this season. Sunderland's bid to return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence — a dark period that has included a spell in the third tier — remains alive. But Le Bris' men will have to improve significantly on a nervous display that nearly gifted a place in the final to Coventry. Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley on May 24. (with agency inputs) First Published: May 14, 2025, 13:34 IST
Evening Standard
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Sunderland reach Championship play-off final as last-gasp Dan Ballard goal stuns Coventry
With the LED boards surrounding the pitch significantly closer than usual to the playing surface - perhaps no coincidence with Milan van Ewijk's long throw among the visitors' armoury - the game kicked off amid thunderous noise on a night when the hosts announced their decision to name the West Stand after 1973 FA Cup-winning goalkeeper Jimmy Montgomery.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Sunderland make major stadium change to combat Coventry's secret weapon before Championship playoff
SUNDERLAND have gone to drastic measures to stop Coventry's secret weapon ahead of their Championship play-off tie. The Sky Blues travel to the Stadium of Light for the second leg of their semi-final clash this evening. 2 Coventry's long throw tactic could be stopped by the advertising board move Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 Milan Van Ewijk usually launches the ball into the box with his throw-ins Credit: Getty Sunderland lead 2-1 after victory in the first game and have gone to unusual lengths to prevent a comeback. A picture has emerged online that suggest the advertising hoardings around the pitch have been moved closer to the sidelines. It is thought to be to prevent Coventry's long throw-in tactic. Right-back Milan van Ewijk has wreaked havoc under Frank Lampard with his direct deliveries. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TAIWO SHOCK Forest star Awoniyi has emergency op after smashing into post vs Leicester talkSPORT claim the advertising boards has been moved "two metres" nearer. Sunderland fans have found the unique ploy hilarious, with one saying: "The games so back." Another added: "No more woke nonsense." A third joked: "He's a great hurdler I heard." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Either Sunderland or Coventry will meet Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley on May 24. They winner will join Leeds and Burnley in the Premier League next season.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Frank Lampard makes feelings clear on Coventry star who left stadium in tears
Coventry City were stunned in their play-off semi-final first leg showdown with Sunderland, after a horrendous late error from Milan van Ewijk handed the Black Cats a late winner in the Midlands Coventry manager Frank Lampard said his side need no reminding that their promotion hopes are still alive despite a deflating defeat by Sunderland. And he insisted he would talk to defender Milan van Ewijk, who was left sobbing after his late error gifted the Black Cats victory. Sunderland flipped the form book on its head in the first leg of the play-off semi-final, ending a five-match losing run with a 2-1 victory at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Second-half goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda – two minutes from time – capped a counter-attacking masterclass from Sunderland, who are seeking to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2007. Former England and Chelsea midfielder Lampard, who led Derby to a famous play-off win over Leeds after losing the first leg five years ago, insisted everything is still to play for in Tuesday's return game. Lampard, though, will not be drawing on previous experiences, as he said: 'I manage a different team, they're a different team, that was a past thing. 'I've played many two-legged games – Champions League football – so I understand that this was never going to be over (after the first leg) and it's not over, that's for sure. 'Sunderland will know it's not over. It's half-time – we go again. Football 's not easy, it's not meant to be easy. We're one behind and they're favourites, which is fine. It will be a good challenge.' A compact Sunderland defended resolutely behind two banks of four before Isidor put them ahead after a quick break in the 68th minute but Jack Rudoni headed home 110 seconds later to draw Coventry level. The home crowd were silenced two minutes from time when Milan van Ewijk's wayward back pass allowed Mayenda, who turned 20 on Thursday, to break free, round goalkeeper Ben Wilson and score. Van Ewijk was distraught at full-time, leaving the ground in tears, but Lampard said: 'I'll speak to him. It's football. He's been brilliant for us this season. Mistakes happen in football. 'Sunderland defended the box brilliantly and made it hard for us to find space and get clear opportunities. Look, it's a play-off game, I wasn't expecting them to open the door for us. We'll have to be adaptable on (Tuesday) to try and find a way to win whatever they do. There's pressure on us both in different ways.' Sunderland had scored just once in a winless streak of six games as their form flat-lined towards the end of the regular campaign. But Regis Le Bris said: 'I never had doubt about the level of our team; we showed so many times that we were ready to play good games in big games so why not now? For me it was obvious.' The key, according to the Frenchman, was to have a fully fit and refreshed squad at his disposal. He added: 'That was really important because the energy we showed, the connection, the commitment was what you need in the play-offs. If you don't trust your players and don't support them when it's tough, you will lose them. For me it wasn't the case.' Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Coventry blunder gifts Sunderland lead in Championship play-off first leg
Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard defended Milan van Ewijk after the full-back's late error handed Sunderland a first-leg advantage in this Championship play-off. Van Ewijk's woeful back pass gifted Sunderland's second goal to Eliezer Mayenda ahead of Tuesday's return leg at the Stadium of Light. 'I will speak to Milan,' Lampard said. 'But there's nothing for him to be sorry about – it's football, and mistakes happen. He has been amazing in every game and has had a fantastic season.' Milan van Ewijk plays a blind pass straight into Sunderland's path! 😱 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 9, 2025 Lampard continued to stress the positives after his side struggled to break down a resolute Sunderland, who defended with a low block. 'It's half-time, we're one goal down and they are favourites,' said the former Chelsea manager. 'I've played many two-legged games, Champions League football and different types of games and this is not over – Sunderland will know that it's not over. They may take that approach at home and I understand that. I have to look at what we can do better and where the spaces may be if they come out a bit more.' Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris had rested several players after qualifying for the play-offs and it paid off on Friday night. He said: 'It was clear in my mind that's what we had to do but it's tough after five defeats in a row [in the Championship]. It's really important to be ready for this type of game that was so intense. Coventry played well but we had a full squad that was fresh. They want to defend their box and their goalkeeper and they stick together all the time.' Mayenda's goal continued a theme of a valiantly fought but ultimately scrappy first leg with quality thin on the ground. Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson was outstanding, collecting cross after cross on an evening of few chances. Coventry dominated possession in the first half but struggled to create openings. After the break, out of nothing, Jack Rudoni had a shot on the turn deflected inches wide for the home side. Even more out of the blue was an opening goal for Sunderland. Enzo Le Fee sprayed a magnificent pass out to Wilson Isidor on the left and the striker exploited the space in front of him to cut inside before burying a low drive beyond goalkeeper Ben Wilson. A first goal since February for Wilson Isidor! 👏 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 9, 2025 Coventry took just two minutes to equalise, Rudoni glancing home an inviting cross from Van Ewijk. 67' - Sunderland take the lead! ⚽69' - Coventry hit back with an equaliser 😨WHAT A RESPONSE!! 🤯 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 9, 2025 The decisive moment came in the 88th minute. Van Ewijk left a back pass well short of Wilson, gifting Mayenda the chance to run onto the ball, sidestep the goalkeeper and slot into the empty net. Pushed and pushed, dominated possession of the ball and unfortunate to be one behind going into the second leg. It is a compliment to how we played six or seven weeks ago. I understand it as a coach, you want to negate the spaces for us. I could not say much more to the players. Credit to them, they defended the box well. I don't think it will be the same game in the second leg, We showed today that we were in our plan. We were fresh, we were connected with our players available and we knew it would be tough because Coventry are good. The second leg will be tight, just halfway. We did so well to secure fourth place but at the same time automatic promotion was like a dream. At that moment, players are players. If you don't have to chase something... even if I can tell them the story 'try to win, try to win, try to win' inside you don't feel it and are not switched on. That was some atmosphere, these are the games you want to play in. We talked about it all week what we wanted to do, and to do it is superb, could not be prouder of the lads. Crazily we still very much believed, I know a lot of people probably don't believe that from the outside. You can tell a lot from the team when you don't win a lot of games. The relationship in the team stayed. I think there was a lot of defending to do today. We were kept busy and of course, I love it. There was a touch of smash and grab about the victory but Sunderland fans will not care; they have overturned the form book having lost their final five games of the regulation season. It is a tough one to take for Coventry who controlled the game for long periods and delivered dozens of crosses into the Sunderland box, only to be caught out on a counter-attack and by an individual error. It is not tie over by any means, but one hell of an atmosphere will await Lampard's team at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland standing firm: Thomas sees a shot blocked and then Jamie Allen tries and acrobatic scissors volley from the edge of the box which he cannot keep down. Dan Ballard has been a brick wall at the back for Sunderland. Sunderland threaten a third, with Mayenda tireless again in the channels. With no support, he takes on the shot from a tight angle with power and the ball bounces off Wilson behind for corner. La Fee's corner is one of the worst you will see, it flies about 20 feet over the players' heads. Mayenda's race is run: Alan Browne replaces him. That was a crucial challenge from Jobe Bellingham in his penalty area. Mason-Clark looked poised to turn and shoot on the six-yard line, but Bellingham rode to the rescue to extend his left leg and nick the ball away from the striker. Outstanding defending. Coventry searching for another quick equaliser but Patterson claims another delivery. After an early error, the Sunderland goalkeeper has been solid. Six minutes of added time to play. What a horrible moment for the Coventry right-back. He tried to guide the ball back to his goalkeeper Wilson but undercooked the pass, and Mayenda has the burst to pounce on the loose ball. The Sunderland striker then showed impressive composure to round Wilson and finish into the empty net with his left foot. Milan van Ewijk plays a blind pass straight into Sunderland's path! 😱 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 9, 2025 Another change from Lampard: Jamie Allen takes the armband from Ben Sheaf. Coventry are asking all of the questions, Sunderland defending their penalty area as they have been for much of the game. Brilliant piece of skill from Sakamoto, he has La Fee on touch, and from a tight angle the goalkeeper sticks out a leg to turn his goal-bound header behind. The referee blows for a foul from the resulting corner. Coventry's right flank looking dangerous again. Ben Sheaf with a raking diagonal pass out to Sakamoto, and the right-back Van Ewijk had made a run inside to clear the space for the winger to be one-on-one. He tries another curling inswinger, but Patterson does enough again. Ballard goes down with cramp. There was a short stoppage in play for the Sunderland goalkeeper to receive treatment. Sunderland have made their first sub: Rigg on for the goalscorer Isidor. Roberts then cuts inside onto his left foot but he curled his shot well wide of the post. Coventry are buoyant now and are putting this Sunderland defence under sever pressure. Pinball in the Sunderland box from another corner but they hook the ball clear eventually. Patterson does well to claim a high ball, and takes a whack for his trouble. James Maddison celebrated that Coventry goal from the stands and the game has come to life now. Coventry fans will also be pleased to see Mason-Clark return to action after injury. He has replaced Thomas-Asante up front. Sunderland make a mess of clearing their lines, and Coventry's right-back Van Ewijk stood up a cute chipped cross into the six-yard box for the man of the moment Rudoni to plant a header home. Coventry level 110 seconds after conceding. 67' - Sunderland take the lead! ⚽69' - Coventry hit back with an equaliser 😨WHAT A RESPONSE!! 🤯 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 9, 2025 Coventry were pushing numbers forward but they have been sucker-punched on the break. When another attack broke down at the edge of the box, Neil poked the ball forward into La Fee who was in acres of space. He carried the ball forward and played a lovely through ball to Isidor in the left channel, and he opened his body up to find the far corner. Wilson got a hand to it but could not keep the shot out. Should he have saved it? Sakaomoto dances his way inside again but his floaty cross to the back post is headed clear. Just not quite enough conviction in the final pass, cross or shot so far from Coventry. What a good chance for Bellingham and Sunderland! They put the ball into the mixer and the ball ran free for Jobe Bellingham to shoot at goal, but his strike hit a Sunderland shirt when it was heading on target. That was their best opening. Half a chance for snap shot from Rudoni at the edge of the box, but the Sunderland defenders raced to close him down and his deflected effort dribbled behind. Another Coventry corner, but the delivery was dreadful and cleared at the near post. Dan Ballard pounces on the loose ball and tries to drive into space with the ball. He is tackled by Kitching, who is penalised for a foul and shown a yellow card. The home crowd not happy but he nudged the Sunderland defender in the back. The game has another full-back on a booking: Coventry's right-back Van Ewijk shown a yellow card for a late challenge on La Fee. After the free-kick is delivered into the box and cleared, Sunderland's captain Dan Neil drops into a makeshift centre-back position to mop up well. That was better from Sunderland but Hume volleyed over the bar after they worked a short corner to the other side of the pitch before reversing the ball to the back post. If Sunderland strike first, it would be a bit of a killer for Coventry after enjoying so much of the play. The corner is cleared and with the ball bouncing up at winger Sakamoto he tries a very difficult volley which he slices horribly. Surely would have been better off taking a touch and recycling possession there. Mayenda's touch at the other end is heavy. Sunderland just cannot string anything together as an attacking force so far. Roberts gets across to make a sliding tackle for Sunderland near his own corner flag, but after the free-kick is launched long Coventry soon have it back. The home team look for the run of Wright in behind, and Hume recovers to win a tackle at the expense of a corner. Dasilva shifts the ball to cross from the left touchline, and Thomas-Asante was up early in the box but he could not keep his header down. Coventry continue to look the team more likely to find the game's first goal. The game is being broken up by a number of fouls, which suits Sunderland. No changes from either manager at the break. The second half has started in a familiar pattern with Coventry probing and Sunderland deep in their defensive shape. Rudoni is crowded out and the ball runs through for a Sunderland goal kick. Coventry get the second 45 minutes started. Frank Lampard's team the more positive of the two sides by some distance, but they have not made their control count. Ben Sheaf's blocked shot was probably their clearest opening but it was not a clear-cut chance. Sunderland's strikers Mayenda and Isidor have threatened sporadically, but they look content with 0-0. An unnecessary foul means Sunderland have another set-piece to defend but Haji Wright's header is glanced harmlessly behind. For all Coventry's possession, it looks like being a frustrating first half. Sunderland with their first attacking foray of significance for quite some time. Grimes is penalised for a foul on La Fee, which looked a little soft. Free-kick in a shooting position right of centre. Sunderland worked a clever free-kick short to set up a shot for Hume, but Sakamoto was sharp to block the attempt. Coventry are feeding most of their attacks down the right to Sakamoto but Sunderland left-back Cirkin, on a yellow card, is defending well enough. Thomas is penalised for a shirt pull from a Coventry corner and the away team can clear their lines. Coventry picking up the pieces from another long throw, and Grimes fires a volley from distance over the bar. The home team are pressing aggressively and forcing Sunderland to go long. Neither Mayenda and Isidor are doing enough to make it stick at the moment. Sunderland are doggedly defending their box again. Sakamoto floats in an inswinging cross to the back post and Sunderland goalkeeper Patterson pushes the ball behind at the back post for a corner. Lovely interplay from Coventry again, Sakamoto is proving a big influence on this game, both on the touchline and when he floats inside. Rudoni looked for Van Ewijk on the overlap but his cross was blocked. James Maddison, a famous son of Coventry, is in the stands. The Spurs midfielder faces a two or three-month recovery from a knee injury. Coventry defend well from a Sunderland corner, before Grimes shuffles across to usher out Neil who had made a burst forward from midfield for the away team. Wright and Hume are then involved in some verbals after the Sunderland right-back fouled and then pushed the Coventry winger in the chest. Sunderland's defence coming under heavy pressure in the last few minutes. Mayenda is robbed of possession, looking for a soft foul. Wright just about kept the ball in to cut it back for Sheaf to chop inside and see a shot blocked, before Wright was flagged for offside as he tried to poke the ball at goal. Coventry are testing the Sunderland defence with some long throws, but when the loose ball dropped for Ben Sheaf to strike on the half-volley he skewed the attempt horribly high and wide. Then Sunderland threaten on the counter-attack after a great turn on halfway by Mayenda. It looks like Kitching had got back at the striker, but he barrelled his way to a strike from 25 yards just wide of the post. Coventry's midfielder Grimes is dropping between his two centre-backs to help the home team play around Sunderland's two strikers, but most of the possession has been fairly sterile so far. Sakamoto injects from pace into the attack from the right wing though, and Sunderland left-back Cirkin is so late it is next week with a challenge near the touchline. Dan Neil heads away the free-kick. The Coventry fans refuse to be subdued by what has been a fairly tight but uneventful start to the game. That will probably suit Sunderland just fine, with a number of their fans expressing the view that they would gladly take a goalless draw back to the Stadium of Light. Sunderland are filing back behind the bell in their 4-4-2 shape with Coventry probing. The home team try to clip a longer ball forward for Thomas-Asante who is between the Sunderland centre-backs, but the Coventry striker could not gather the ball into his path. Coventry have seen most of the ball so far, but Sunderland are looking to be direct and hit their two strikers whenever they win it back with Mayenda looking to run the channels. Lampard's team are back on the ball again, but O'Nein defends against Wright. Patterson gets his handling right this time to come and claim the Coventry long throw. Sunderland tried to work a free-kick routine off the training ground, chipping the ball towards the run of Hume but there was too much weight on the delivery. To Coventry's concern, the Sunderland right-back was completely free. Then Sakamoto lets the ball run across his body and Van Ewijk wins a free-kick for Coventry. Another nervous moment at the back for Sunderland with Ballard heading the ball off the head of his defensive partner O'Nien but Rudoni could not shift the ball to get a shot away inside the penalty area. Bellingham shows his composure and quick feet to skip through a few challenges and win a free-kick for Sunderland just beyond halfway. Coventry with their first corner of the game, aimed at Thomas at the back post, and the ball flicks behind for another corner. The next one goes towards the near post, but Jobe Bellingham leans in to chest the tame deliver behind for a third successive Coventry goalkeeper. Sunderland won the initial header, but Coventry returned it with interest, and Sunderland's goalkeeper Patterson made a right mess of it. A Superman impression, came to take everything but missed, and he was fortunate the loose ball did not drop for a sky blue shirt. Sunderland are playing two up front with Isidor and Mayenda, and they are playing for territory early on. Plenty of players snapping into tackles in the early exchanges. That could leave Sunderland's midfield undermanned and leave space for Rudoni. Sunderland get the first leg of this Championship play-off semi-final under way. Just a pocket of red and white surrounded by sky blue at the snappily named Coventry Building Society Arena. I think we're about to hear We'll Live and Die In These Towns. We're happy to be here and a great feeling to get here last week but you start again now for two really tough matches against a team who finished above us in the table. So prepare for the game, we have our home fans behind us, and try to perform well. Only Bristol City and Leeds United won more Championship points at home after Lampard's first game at the Coventry Building Society Arena in November. Sunderland were in the mix for automatic promotion for much of the season, but finished the campaign with five consecutive defeats and just two wins in their last 10 games. League form can be reversed in the play-offs, but that is a startlingly poor run of form to take into such a big game. Sunderland scored just one goal in their final six matches. I suppose you could make the case that once a top two-finish was off the cards there was little jeopardy. Coventry City's Raphael, Milan van Ewijk, Victor Torp and Haji Wright on the pitch. Luke Edwards spoke to Sunderland's 17-year-old midfielder, who has played a remarkable amount of first-team football already in his young career. In the interview, Rigg talks about how Championship opponents try to intimidate him, including zingers such as: 'You're still getting breastfed, aren't you?' Your semi-final Sunderland 👊 — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) May 9, 2025 Your Sky Blues tonight. 📋 — Coventry City (@Coventry_City) May 9, 2025 Earlier in the season, our northern football writer Luke Edwards wrote this piece about the younger of football's Bellingham brothers and how the Sunderland midfielder is a player and personality in his own right. While the siblings might be their own men, they share a love for a tackle and some verbals on the pitch. Coventry fans' choice of pre-match song garnered public attention at last season's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Before every game, their supporters belt out We'll Live and Die in These Towns by noughties guitar band The Enemy who are local lads. Matt Law spoke to their bassist Andy Hopkins about what it means to have a song adopted by the club you support as an expression of local pride. In the piece, Frank Lampard reveals he has been listening to the song in his car. Personally, I hope there is some room for The Specials in the Coventry songbook, although the fast cadence of Terry Hall's lyrics might be difficult for thousands to sing in unison. Some inventive QPR fans once came up with 'Dunne to Mutch, Mutch to Yun,' in honour of Richard Dunne, Jordon Mutch and Yun Suk-young. Coventry City fans with The Enemy's 'We'll Live and Die in These Towns'Superb #CCFC — Tom Burrows (@TBurrows16) April 21, 2024 I want to wish Good luck to Sunderland for the semis 🤲🏾❤️🤞🏾 — Amad (@Amaddiallo_19) May 9, 2025 Betting on the football today? Take a look at these best betting sites for free bets and betting offers. The first of the Championship play-off semi-finals looks a foregone conclusion after Sheffield United's 3-0 win at Bristol City, but Coventry City vs Sunderland promises to be a far tighter affair (if refereeing decisions allow). Sunderland finished seven points above Coventry across the 46 games of the regulation season, but intriguingly the team lower in the table have a better expected goal difference courtesy of stronger attacking numbers. The head-to-head fixtures produced a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light and a 3-0 win for Coventry at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Frank Lampard has lifted Coventry from 17th, when he replaced long-serving manager Mark Robins, to contention for Premier League promotion. A run of nine league wins in 10 games between January and March laid the platform before a play-off spot was confirmed by a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough on the final day. Jack Rudoni scored both of Coventry's goals that day, and the 23-year-old has thrived under Lampard with the most assists of any player in the Championship. American forward Haji Wright is Coventry's top goalscorer. The appointment of Lampard was divisive among Coventry fans, especially so given the respect for the job done by Robins, but it has paid dividends. Sunderland, led by French manager Régis Le Bris, have caught the eye with their style of play and collection of young talent. Chris Rigg, who will not turn 18 until next month, featured in 42 of their 46 league games, while 19-year-old Jobe Bellingham's performances have seen him linked with a Premier League move. There are some more experienced heads in the team, including former Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham and Luke O'Nien. French striker Wilson Isidor is their man goal threat. The Weirside club were in this position two years ago when they were going for back-to-back promotions, but a team propelled by the talent of Amad Diallo fell short against Luton Town. Sunderland enjoyed 10 consecutive seasons in the Premier League before relegation in 2017 but have not been back in the top flight since. Full team news on the way shortly.
