Sunderland are preparing to take on Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final today (3pm) as they aim to achieve their Premier League dream. The Championship play-off final is held at Wembley Stadium,

Former Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca says "it's time for the club to be back in the Premier League" as they prepare for the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United. The Black Cats play the Blades at Wembley on Saturday and Arca told BBC Radio Newcastle: "When the game arrives tomorrow, I think the players will feel that atmosphere.

Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Saturday.Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has admitted he would like to see Sunderland return to the Premier League this weekend - but fears Championship play-off final opponents Sheffield United may have ‘a bit too much’ for the Black Cats.

The good news for Wilder’s side is that the team finishing the regular season in third place has both reached the final (16 times) and won promotion via the play-offs to the Premier League (nine times) more than any other league position since the Championship rebrand in 2004/05.

Sheffield United take on Sunderland in the Championship play-off final this weekend, with a place in the Premier League on the line at Wembley on Saturday (3pm, Sky Sports Main Event).

Sunderland and Sheffield United are set to play in the richest game in world football.

A senior government minister was spotted among Sunderland fans celebrating their side reaching Wembley on Friday night.

The Wearsiders have worked towards self-sustainability and, under Regis Le Bris, have thrived with the youngest squad in the Championship

Sunderland play Sheffield United at Wembley for a place in the Premier LeagueThey used to arrive talking about being the one to turn around the oil tanker.They tended to leave not that long after, the rest of us talking instead about the poisoned chalice.