SUNDERLAND, England, Feb ‌2 (Reuters) - Sunderland's record signing Habib Diarra ‌began to pay back his fee ‌with a leading role as the hosts easily beat struggling Burnley 3-0 on Monday to move up ‍to eighth in the ‍Premier League standings.

Diarra's ninth-minute ‌shot took a deflection off Burnley defender ‍Axel ​Tuanzebe and although initially credited to the midfielder, it was later ⁠changed to an own goal.