It was Burnley who had the ball in the back of the net in the 19th minute when Lyle Foster crashed home but the celebrations were short-lived after referee Michael Salisbury adjudged the striker to have fouled Jenson Seelt.

Scott Parker celebrated a “humongous three points” for his Burnley team after a 2-0 win over fellow Premier League new boys Sunderland.

Scott Parker spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Burnley's victory against Sunderland: "This is a massive three points for us. "We knew the challenge ahead of us today against a good side coming off the back of a very good result. We were well worthy of the three points, which is pleasing.