Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is delighted to have finished the Northeast's top club.
After victory at West Ham United, Bruce admitted his delight at finishing above Newcastle in the final Premier League standings.
The Black Cats ran out comfortable 3-0 winners as goals from Bolo Zenden, Stephane Sessegnon and Cristian Riveros secured an easy victory.
"I'm delighted for us and all Sunderland fans. We set out to be in the top 10 and we've had a pretty awful three months," he said.
"We've put in back-to-back victories away from home, I thought we were well worth it today, and to go up four places, to finish above Newcastle for the third time in the last three years is obviously very pleasing for the supporters.
"To finish in the top 10, for the third time in 55 years I believe, shows we've made a bit of progress and the next step is can we keep improving?
"We've been badly injured and badly hampered by the loss of key players but to finish in the top 10 is very, very pleasing. I'm delighted for the club."
