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.
1. Simon Mignolet
The goalkeeper signed a five-year contract with Belgian side Club Brugge last summer from Liverpool, for a reported fee of £6.4 million. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Phil Bardsley
The right-back is still turning out for Sean Dyche's Burnley in the Premier League. Photo: Richard Sellers
3. Danny Rose
After winning Sunderland’s player of the year during this season, Danny Rose returned to Tottenham, who he is still under contract with. The left-back joined Newcastle United on loan last January. Photo: Matthew Lewis
4. Carlos Cuellar
After leaving Bnei Yehuda in Israel, Cuellar announced his retirement from professional football in October last year. Photo: AFP