
Sunderland AFC – Burnley FC: 3–0
Sunderland delighted the home crowd with a commanding 3–0 win over Burnley at the Stadium of Light. Axel Tuanzebe opened the scoring early before Habib Diarra doubled the lead with a finish set up by Nordi Mukiele. Chemsdine Talbi capped the rout in the second half, converting from a Reinildo Mandava assist. Burnley struggled to respond, failing to register a single shot on target despite having more possession. It was a clinical, no-nonsense display from the Black Cats.
Key player: Axel Tuanzebe (Sunderland AFC) : The defender set the tone early with a thumping ninth-minute opener, giving Sunderland an immediate advantage. His goal provided the initial spark in what became a dominant 3-0 triumph, firmly shifting momentum in the home side’s favor.
Sunderland delivered a statement performance, showcasing efficiency and quality in a comprehensive victory.