Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony has backed Sunderland to finish in the Championship’s top six next season. The Black Cats ended their four-year stay in League One last month as they won promotion via the play-offs with a 2-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers.
Sunderland appear to be in a far better position both on and off the pitch than the last time they were in the Championship, where they stayed for just one season after suffering back-to-back relegations. In Alex Neil, they have a manager who has made an excellent impact during his time at the club, as well as an excellent track record in the Championship.
Sunderland also averaged a higher attendance than anyone in the second division last season, despite plying their trade in League One. And speaking on the Hard Truth Podcast, MacAnthony believes that with all those factors behind them, they are one of the ‘favourites’ to finish in the top six.
