Defoe, 32-years-old at the time, met a Steven Fletcher header to thump a looping shot into the top corner from 22 yards as Sunderland won their first match in nine Premier League games.
But what happened to the starting XI and subs from that day? Scroll down and click through the pages to find out.
9. Connor Wickham
Like Fletcher, Wickham plays his football for Sheffield Wednesday, on loan from Crystal Palace who bought the forward from Sunderland. Photo: Matthew Lewis
10. Steven Fletcher
Now plays for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, and has been tipped to sign a new deal in recent weeks. Photo: Michael Regan
11. Jermain Defoe
The scorer of the winning goal on the day, It was recently announced that Defoe had signed a pre-contract agreement with Rangers, his loan will become permanent when Bournemouth contract expires in June. Photo: Matthew Lewis
12. SUB 1: Vito Mannone
Sunderland’s Old Trafford hero now turns out for Danish club Esbjerg fB on loan from Championship Reading. Photo: Christopher Lee