Overview
- Axel Tuanzebe diverted Diarra’s ninth-minute shot into his own net before Diarra added a second and Chemsdine Talbi curled in a third late on.
- The victory extended Sunderland’s unbeaten Premier League run at the Stadium of Light to 12 matches, reported as a record for a promoted side.
- Sunderland moved above Fulham and Everton into eighth place, reinforcing their push for a potential European berth.
- Burnley failed to register a shot on target and remained 19th in the table, now without a league win in 15 matches.
- Diarra delivered decisively on his return to the XI after AFCON duty, with Talbi also restored to the lineup as Regis Le Bris made two changes.