00:00Sunderland secured qualification for next season's Europa League after beating Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season
00:09at the Stadium of Light.
00:11In a tense encounter with European qualification on the line, Sunderland produced an impressive display to claim all three points
00:22and complete a remarkable campaign qualifying for the Europa League under their manager.
00:30The victory ensured the Black Cats finished in the Europa League positions, marking a significant achievement for the club after
00:39returning to the top flight.
00:42The home side started brightly in that game against Chelsea and took the lead before half-time with the supporters
00:49creating a lively atmosphere as ever at the Stadium of Light as well.
00:55Chelsea did push again for an equaliser in the second half. They were also hoping to qualify for either the
01:01Europa League or the European Conference League, but failed to qualify for either.
01:05Here's what Sunderland manager Reggie Labrie had to say after the game.
01:10Proud. I think proud of the lads, proud of the atmosphere in the Stadium, the connection we had once again
01:18today to create something special.
01:22Proud. We had to win, and I think we were really focused on the way we wanted to play this
01:27game, showed good control, scored when it was on, and finally the last part of the game was well managed
01:35with maturity.
01:37Proud. It's hard to realise, to be fair, at the minute. It's going to be a new challenge, but we
01:45don't want to set a limit before.
01:47Proud. We know that it's going to be tough in the Premier League, first of all, because the second season
01:52is hard as well.
01:56So let's start with this idea to be strong in the Premier League. And after that, we'll have the Europa
02:01League, which is another challenge, another story. We'll see.
02:06Proud. I think they are happy, really happy, and probably a bit tired, because it was hot, the stadium today,
02:13and probably from an emotional point of view as well, they gave a lot.
02:19They were really well involved during the week. They worked hard, and they deserved to enjoy now.
02:26Proud. Yes, it's a bit early to anticipate what will happen during the summer, but it's clear that we are
02:34well aligned.
02:35We didn't want to anticipate the result of the season. Now it's done. We have a good structure for the
02:43recruitment process, and we'll work hard, as usual, and I hope the new lads and this team already will be
02:54well connected for the new season.
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