Sunderland secured a dominant victory against Burnley, finishing with a score of 3-0 in a match held at the Stadium of Light for the 24th round of the Premier League. The home team’s goals came from Habib Diarra (31’ 1T), Chemsdine Talbi (26’ 2T), and an own goal by Axel Tuanzebe (8’ 1T).
Habib Diarra starred in the match, earning the title of Man of the Match. The Sunderland midfielder not only scored a goal but also completed 23 successful passes throughout the game.
Nordi Mukiele was another key figure, making crucial contributions in defense for Sunderland. He recovered the ball three times and cleared two dangerous plays, showcasing his defensive skills.
The head coach of Sunderland, Regis Le Bris, set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Robin Roefs in goal; Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, and Reinildo Mandava in defense; Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, and Chemsdine Talbi in midfield; and Brian Brobbey leading the attack.
On the other side, Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, adopted a 3-6-1 formation with Martin Dúbravka in goal; Axel Tuanzebe, Maxime Estève, and Bashir Humphreys in defense; Kyle Walker, Lesley Ugochukwu, Florentino Luís, Lucas Pires, Marcus Edwards, and Jaidon Anthony in midfield; with Lyle Foster as the striker.
The match at Stadium of Light was officiated by referee Paul Tierney.
Looking ahead to the next round, Sunderland will visit Arsenal while Burnley will host West Ham United.
Currently, Sunderland sits in eighth place with 36 points, while Burnley lags behind in nineteenth with 15 points in the league standings.
Substitutions for Sunderland
79’ 2T – Chemsdine Talbi was substituted by Romaine Mundle, Brian Brobbey by Wilson Isidor, and Habib Diarra by Lutsharel Geertruida. 85’ 2T – Omar Alderete came off for Luke O’Nien.
Yellow Cards for Sunderland:
21’ 2T Trai Hume (arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Burnley
45’ 2T – Axel Tuanzebe was replaced by Joshua Laurent; 62’ 2T – Florentino Luís and Lyle Foster came off for Zian Flemming and Armando Broja, respectively; 68’ 2T – Marcus Edwards was substituted by Loum Tchaouna; and 80’ 2T – Jaidon Anthony left the field for Bruun Larsen.
Yellow Cards for Burnley:
44’ 1T Lesley Ugochukwu (unsporting behavior); 21’ 2T Martin Dúbravka (arguing with an opponent); 24’ 2T Jaidon Anthony (unsporting behavior); and 45’ 2T Kyle Walker (unsporting behavior).