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Vol. 5 Num 329 Sun. May 01, 2005  
   
Sports


Sunderland promoted


Sunderland came back from a goal down to beat West Ham 2-1 on Friday to clinch The Championship title and celebrate promotion to the Premiership in style.

Goals from Julio Arca and substitute Stephen Elliott wiped out Marlon Harewood's opener and ensured that Sunderland can't be caught at the top of the table.

The result gives Mick McCarthy's side 91 points, eight more than Wigan who play their penultimate game of the season on Saturday at Preston.