Sunderland hope to pick up where they left off when they visit West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the new Premier League campaign. The Black Cats secured an eighth consecutive season of top-flight football by winning five of their final six matches last term to end a turbulent year on a high note. Manager Gus Poyet is looking for his revamped squad to maintain the momentum as he enters his first full season in charge at the Stadium of Light. Ten players were allowed to leave while Brighton and Hove Albion winger Will Buckley, Wigan Athletic midfielder Jordi Gomez and West Brom defender Billy Jones were among seven new additions. More...