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.
13. SUB 2: Jack Colback
After his move to local rivals Newcastle United, Jack Colback has seen himself frozen out by consecutive managers Rafa Benitez and Steve Bruce. Wasn’t given a squad number this season. Photo: Michael Regan
14. SUB 3: Kader Mangane
Currently without a club after a spell with Strasbourg in France. Photo: DAMIEN MEYER
15. SUB 4: David Vaughan
Scorer of Sunderland's third that day, the former Wales international was released by Notts County at the end of the 2018–19 season and hasn't played professional football since. Photo: Stu Forster
16. SUB 5: Matt Kilgallon
Currently with Indian side Hyderabad FC. Photo: Stu Forster