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.
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However, in the second half goals from Nathan Tella, substitute Manuel Benson and Anass Zaroruy completed a stunning comeback win on Wearside.