Josh Cullen opens the scoring as Burnley defeat Sunderland

Second-half goals from Josh Cullen and Jaidon Anthony gave the Clarets their first points back in the big time and edge the battle of the promoted teams.

Burnley's Josh Cullen celebrates with the fans. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 - 17:33

Jonathan Veal, PA

Burnley 2 Sunderland 0

Burnley got their Premier League campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Sunderland at Turf Moor.

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