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.
9. Seb Larsson
Back in 2018, Larsson signed for Swedish club AIK, winning topflight for the twelfth time in the club's history in his first season with the club. Photo: GRAHAM STUART
10. Stephane Sessegnon
Sessegnon signed a one and a half-year contract with Turkish Super Lig side Gençlerbirliği in 2018 and remains at the club. Photo: Matthew Lewis
11. Danny Graham
Graham signed a new contract with Blackburn in 2018, with the option of a further 12 months. Photo: Matthew Lewis
12. SUB 1: Keiran Westwood
In July 2019, Westwood signed a new two-year contract with Championship club Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Pete Norton