"Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi sat behind opposing dugouts during last month's acrimonious Africa Cup of Nations final as Senegal beat Morocco in Rabat. While suspension deprived Diarra of his starting place for the victors, Morocco's Talbi was an unused substitute but, on a freezing Wearside night, they were reunited as Sunderland teammates and duly revelled in taking their frustrations out on Burnley."
"Diarra had already created one goal and scored another by the time Talbi registered a spectacular third as Scott Parker's side extended their winless run to 15 Premier League games. This extension of Sunderland's undefeated Premier League home record pushed Regis Le Bris's team out to eighth, almost within touching distance of European qualification. Sunderland had lost their previous game 3-1 at West Ham."
Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi reunited as Sunderland teammates and celebrated a 3-0 home win over Burnley, reversing recent disappointments. Diarra created one goal and had a shot that deflected off Axel Tuanzebe and was later recorded as an own goal; he also scored. Talbi added a spectacular third. The victory extended Burnley's winless run to 15 Premier League games and moved Regis Le Bris's side to eighth, nearly within reach of European qualification. Granit Xhaka remained sidelined with an ankle injury, prompting Trai Hume to wear the captain's armband and occupy a right-sided midfield role.
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