Scott Parker’s side, who haven’t won a league game in 100 days, were simply no match for the home side.
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Defensively frail, they failed to even land a glove on their opponents as they went down to another costly defeat – leaving them 11 points adrift of safety.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
Wrongfooted by the deflection for the first but should have done better with the second. Allowed his frustration to get the better of him in the second half. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
1. Martin Dubravka - 5/10
Wrongfooted by the deflection for the first but should have done better with the second. Allowed his frustration to get the better of him in the second half. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
Pace and strength actually meant he defended okay, but he was still part of a backline that really struggled. Long throws didn’t cause any damage whatsoever. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
2. Kyle Walker - 5/10
Pace and strength actually meant he defended okay, but he was still part of a backline that really struggled. Long throws didn’t cause any damage whatsoever. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
Sunderland’s first went down as his own goal and hooked at half-time after a nightmare 45. Careless in possession and defensively shaky. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
3. Axel Tuanzebe - 4/10
Sunderland’s first went down as his own goal and hooked at half-time after a nightmare 45. Careless in possession and defensively shaky. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
Never got to grips with Brian Brobbey all night and never at the races. Undone far too easily for Sunderland’s first, leaving a wide open space. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
4. Maxime Esteve - 4/10
Never got to grips with Brian Brobbey all night and never at the races. Undone far too easily for Sunderland’s first, leaving a wide open space. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood