The Black Cats promotion to the Premier League was confirmed on Saturday afternoon as Regis Le Bris' side came from behind against Sheffield United to win 2-1 in the Championship play-off final, with late goals from Eliezer Mayenda and Tom Watson sealing their return to the top flight.
United have faced Sunderland 32 times in the Premier League, retaining a strong record against the north-east side with 23 wins and 6 draws across those meetings.
Here, we refresh ourselves on some of our favourite memories against the Wearsiders...
21 December 1996: United 5 Sunderland 0
Our first ever Premier League meeting with Sunderland will forever be one of the most memorable.