The Black Cats were back in the big time, having secured promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking under Roy Keane.
Their title-winning success was rounded-off by a stunning 5-0 win at Luton Town on this day in 2007, and here we bring together some of the best memories of a brilliant day.
Scroll down and see if you can spot anyone you know in our gallery:
13. It was a proud moment for Niall Quinn
The former Sunderland striker-turned-chairman had helped navigate the club back to the Premier League. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Rose
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