Sunderland relegated from Premier League after a decade
LONDON — No late escapes this year, Sunderland is leaving the Premier League.
The northeast club is returning to the second tier after a decade in world soccer’s richest league.
Relegation was confirmed with four games remaining in the season after a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday.
American owner Ellis Short doesn’t mask the problems engulfing the club, saying “significant work” is now required to secure an instant return to the Premier League.