Player ratings for Burnley vs. Sunderland: four 4/10s are...

Burnley lost to Sunderland on Saturday for the first time this season after an unexpectedly poor performance.

At the Stadium of Light, Romaine Mundle’s goal in the first half gave the Black Cats a well-earned three points over Scott Parker’s team.

Throughout, the hosts maintained control and gave a toothless Clarets squad very few, if any, clear-cut opportunities to score.

Here is a rating for Burnley’s players:

Given no chance with the goal, but otherwise did very little wrong, making two or three smart stops.

1. James Trafford, 6/10

Despite not having a chance to score, the player did not do poorly overall, making two or three excellent saves.

No faulting his effort and kept going right to the death, but lacked a little quality when he ventured forward.

2. Connor Roberts: 5/10

He was not faulting his effort and kept going right to the death, but lacked a little quality when he ventured forward. Photo: Matt McNulty

Given plenty to do on his first Burnley start but stood up to the challenge. Picked up a yellow which was a little needless though.

3. CJ Egan-Riley, 6/10

He had plenty to do on his first Burnley start but stood up to the challenge. I picked up a yellow, which was a little needless, though. Photo: Michael Steele

One of the stronger performers. Defensed solidly and put his body on the line and always composed on the ball, even if he did lack options.

4. Maxime Esteve: 6/10

Among the better performers. Despite having few choices, he played excellent defence, put his body in danger, and maintained composure when handling the ball.

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Player ratings for Burnley vs. Sunderland: four 4/10s are awarded for a lacklustre performance – gallery