Sunderland can look forward to a third straight year in the Premier League despite suffering a 3-2 home defeat by Chelsea.
The hosts went into the final day two points clear of the drop zone but the failure of Hull and arch-rivals Newcastle to win meant the Black Cats survived.
Sunderland made a nervy start before Nicolas Anelka gave Chelsea a 47th-minute lead with a superb 25-yard strike.
Kieran Richardson got the Black Cats back on level terms just six minutes later and although Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole struck in the last 16 minutes, results elsewhere meant Sunderland were safe.
Kenwyne Jones pulled one back at the death but it was not enough to deny third-placed Chelsea their 11th win in 13 Premier League games under interim coach Guus Hiddink, who will return to his role as Russia coach.
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Sunderland Vs. Chelsea at FootyTube.com
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