Sunderland sealed a thrilling 3-0 victory over struggling Burnley at the Stadium of Light, with Talbi's stunning long-range goal proving to be the decisive moment in the match.
The visitors came into this encounter off the back of a dismal run of form, and it showed as Sunderland took control from the outset. A string of half-chances for the home side eventually paid off when midfielder Chemsdine Talbi unleashed a shot from well outside the box that flew past the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Chris Maxwell to give his team an early lead.
The Burnley manager, Sean Dyche, looked on in dismay as Sunderland doubled their advantage just before half-time. The goal was scored by midfielder Jack Clarke, who slotted home after a mistake from Maxwell had gifted the ball to the Sunderland midfielder.
The game was effectively over at this point, but Talbi wasn't finished yet. In the 69th minute, he made it three with another long-range effort that curled past Maxwell and into the net. The goal sparked jubilation among the Sunderland players and fans, who were left to wonder how their team had been able to overcome Burnley's struggles.
The result marked a welcome return to form for Sunderland, who have now won two games in a row. Meanwhile, Burnley remain stuck in the doldrums, with this latest defeat leaving them struggling at the bottom of the table.
The visitors came into this encounter off the back of a dismal run of form, and it showed as Sunderland took control from the outset. A string of half-chances for the home side eventually paid off when midfielder Chemsdine Talbi unleashed a shot from well outside the box that flew past the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Chris Maxwell to give his team an early lead.
The Burnley manager, Sean Dyche, looked on in dismay as Sunderland doubled their advantage just before half-time. The goal was scored by midfielder Jack Clarke, who slotted home after a mistake from Maxwell had gifted the ball to the Sunderland midfielder.
The game was effectively over at this point, but Talbi wasn't finished yet. In the 69th minute, he made it three with another long-range effort that curled past Maxwell and into the net. The goal sparked jubilation among the Sunderland players and fans, who were left to wonder how their team had been able to overcome Burnley's struggles.
The result marked a welcome return to form for Sunderland, who have now won two games in a row. Meanwhile, Burnley remain stuck in the doldrums, with this latest defeat leaving them struggling at the bottom of the table.