Reaction
Connor Wickham: 'Win was a long time coming'
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham feels that his side's win over Burnley - their first at home since October - can kickstart their second half of the season.
Feb 1, 02:18
Burnley boss Sean Dyche bemoans "soft" defending against Sunderland
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes that "soft" defending cost his side during their 2-0 defeat at Sunderland in the Premier League.
Jan 31, 18:51
Gus Poyet hails Sunderland's "perfect" Burnley victory
Gus Poyet is both delighted and relieved with Sunderland's "perfect" win over Burnley as both Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe score in a 2-0 home victory.
Jan 31, 18:44
Jermain Defoe hails "massive win" for Sunderland
Sunderland goalscorer Jermain Defoe hails his side's 2-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League as a "massive win" for the Black Cats.
Jan 31, 17:15
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players during Sunderland's 2-0 Premier League victory over Burnley at the Stadium of Light.
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses Sunderland's 2-0 Premier League victory over Burnley at the Stadium of Light.
Match Report
Sunderland beat Burnley 2-0 courtesy of first-half goals from Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Sunderland and Burnley at the Stadium of Light.
HT Report
Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe score to hand Sunderland a 2-0 half-time lead over Burnley.
Team News
Sunderland make five changes as they prepare to take on an unchanged Burnley side in the Premier League.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Burnley, who are level on points heading into their meeting at the Stadium of Light.
Head to Head
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Sunderland
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Burnley
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Form Guide
Build-up
Burnley's Ashley Barnes: 'We've managed to regain our composure'
Burnley forward Ashley Barnes feels that he and his teammates have regained their composure following their devastating loss to Crystal Palace two weeks ago.
Jan 31, 02:27
Liam Bridcutt: 'Burnley game will shape Sunderland's season'
Liam Bridcutt warns Sunderland that their forthcoming visit of Burnley could make or break their season.
Jan 28, 23:47
Gus Poyet: 'Burnley clash is make or break'
Gus Poyet warns Sunderland that their upcoming six-pointer with Burnley could make or break them in their relegation battle.
Jan 26, 01:11
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| 2 | Manchester CityMan City | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 | Fulham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 5 |
| 15 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Everton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 4 |
| 17 | Leicester CityLeicester | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 3 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 |
| 19 | Southampton | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 1 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 1 |
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