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WHEN THE NEW BOYS SHONE

BOB PATEMAN LOOKS AT THE SIDES WHO HAVE MADE THE TRANSITION TO TOP FLIGHT FOOTBALL LOOK EASY…

Lethal: Sunderland’s Kevin Phillips scores against Derby

WHEN Sunderland held out to beat Chelsea on the final day of last season, it marked the completion of a remarkable campaign.
Tipped for relegation before the season started, Sunderland finished seventh and bagged a place in Europe.
Here, we look at other clubs who excelled in their first season in the top flight, including those who came out on top…
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