Overview
- Sunderland remained the Premier League’s only unbeaten home side, taking their Stadium of Light run to 12 matches without defeat.
- Axel Tuanzebe’s own goal from Habib Diarra’s ninth‑minute shot was followed by Diarra’s first Sunderland goal and a long‑range strike from Chemsdine Talbi.
- Burnley failed to register a shot on target and stayed second‑bottom, now 11 points from safety after a 15‑game league run without a win.
- Scott Parker condemned his team’s display as “childish” and said they “weren’t in the game for a second,” while defender Kyle Walker called the performance “terrible.”
- Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris hailed Diarra’s return from AFCON as “like a new signing,” with the victory strengthening the club’s push toward European places.