The result sparked a run of six wins on the spin for the Black Cats against their local rivals as Sunderland avoided the drop under the charismatic and often polarising Italian.
But what happened to the starting XI and subs from that day? Scroll down to find out.
5. John O’Shea
After retirement as a player with the Championship club in July 2019, O'Shea joined the backroom team at Reading as a first-team coach. Photo: Michael Regan
6. Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson was sacked by the club after he was convicted of sexually touching a child after a trial at Bradford Crown Court in early 2016. He had admitted kissing and grooming a schoolgirl and was handed a six-year jail term by a judge. He was released from prison in March 2019. Photo: Stu Forster
7. James McClean
Currently with Stoke City in the Championship after a stint with West Brom. Famously angered Lee Cattermole whilst celebrating in front of Sunderland fans at the Hawthorns. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Alfred N'Diaye
On 30 August 2019, N'Diaye moved to Saudi club Al-Shabab FC on a three-year contract Photo: AFP