Talbi Gets 8, Diarra With 7.5 | Sunderland Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Burnley | OneFootball

Sunderland entertained Burnley at the Stadium of Light earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the ninth minute due to an unfortunate own goal from Axel Tuanzebe. Habib Diarra doubled his team’s advantage in the 32nd minute as Sunderland went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.

Chemsdine Talbi got his name on the scoresheet in the 72nd minute as Regis Le Bris’ men earned an impressive 3-0 win at home.

Let’s take a look at how each Sunderland player fared during the match against Burnley.

He didn’t have a save to make in the game and kept an easy clean sheet at the Stadium of Light.

RB: Nordi Mukiele – 7/10

Mukiele earned the ball back twice and was a good presence on the ball.

CB: Dan Ballard – 7.5/10

He was a rock at the back and did well to clear the danger when needed.

CB: Omar Alderete – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made one key chance going forward.

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Regis Le Bris, Manager of Sunderland, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Burnley at Stadium of Light on February 02, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

LB: Reinildo Mandava – 7.5/10

He came back to defend when he could and was lively in the final third. Reinildo has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Noah Sadiki – 6.5/10

Sadiki was accurate with his passing but failed to impress in the Burnley half.

CM: Habib Diarra – 7.5/10

He didn’t do much wrong defensively and took his goal well in the 32nd minute.

RW: Trai Hume – 7/10

Hume caught the eye at times on both halves.

CAM: Enzo Le Fee – 7.5/10

He performed his defensive responsibilities well but failed to register a goal tonight.

LW: Chemsdine Talbi – 8/10

Talbi was a constant menace in the final third and did well to score in the 72nd minute.

ST: Brian Brobbey – 7/10

He managed to shine at times up top and was strong in the air.

Substitutes:

ST: Wilson Isidor – 6/10

Isidor was a real handful for the opposition defenders.

RW: Romaine Mundle – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.