Scott Parker’s men lead the way after two games with six points and an impressive nine goals scored.
The Black Cats, who sit second, have also won two out of two and have yet to concede.
Head coach Scott Parker confirmed James Trafford is likely to come back into contention for this fixture, having missed out against Cardiff City last week through illness.
Since that game, Sander Berge and Anass Zaroury have both departed while a number of men remain out injured.
With that in mind, here’s how we think the Clarets will line up at the Stadium of Light:
9. LW - Luca Koleosho
The winger got off the mark against Cardiff last week with his first goal of the season and hopefully the first of many. Photo: Matt McNulty
10. CAM - Zeki Amdouni
The 23-year-old hit the back of the net in some style last week after coming off the bench for his first appearance of the season. Photo: Matt McNulty
11. ST - Lyle Foster
The striker has done a lot of unselfish work so far this season, but is this the game he gets his reward and gets off the mark? Photo: Matt McNulty