It was Sunderland who took the lead in the 16th minute after Pritchard danced around Burnley’s defenders to play in Clarke before the ex-Leeds United man spotted Amad in acres of space, the Ivorian then slotted home a simple finish with Burnley left-back Vitinho nowhere to be seen.
Just three-and-a-half minutes later Dan Neil smashed home a second for Sunderland following Elliot Embleton’s cross from Burnley’s left-hand side.
However, in the second half goals from Nathan Tella, substitute Manuel Benson and Anass Zaroruy completed a stunning comeback win on Wearside.
But how did The Express rate each Burnley player against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this afternoon? Here, we dish out our individual player ratings:
5. CONNOR ROBERTS
The Welshman’s poor header straight up into the air lead to Sunderland’s second goal after the ball fell to Dan Neil. Improved in the second half. 6. Photo: Eddie Keogh
6. JOSH CULLEN
Sloppy in possession during the first half but improved with Burnley in the second half and managed to dictate the game from the middle at times during the second half. 7. Photo: Alex Livesey
7. JOHANN BERG GUDMUNDSSON
Picked up a silly yellow card just minutes into the game but tried to get Burnley moving in the first half. Much improved in the second stanza as his side camped in Sunderland’s half for the most part. 7. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. JOSH BROWNHILL
Looked for the ball constantly and broke between the lines early on in the game. Tireless in his running and drove Burnley to victory in the second half and scored their fourth goal of the afternoon. 8 Photo: Eddie Keogh