Spurs in Sunderland showdown as both target Premier League points

Maurcio Pochettino will take Tottenham to the Stadium of Light with plenty of confidence, as Spurs have not been toppled by Sunderland in the Premier League for over five years – a dominant record which could be set to continue.

The top flight table doesn’t make pleasant viewing for Dick Advocaat’s Black Cats, an all far too familiar sight of struggling at the bottom, but the Dutchman is pleased with his recently strengthened squad and they are 7/2 with Coral to earn their first win of the season.

“We now have a squad who can compete with each other and everyone shows during the games that they want to play. That is the advantage compared to last season,” said Advocaat.

Sunderland’s under-pressure boss brought Fabio Borini back to the club, while fellow forward Ola Toivonen and full back DeAndre Yedlin also arrived, though the latter is ineligible for the latest clash against his parent club during a current season-long loan spell.

“The players we brought in all have certain qualities and that is all important that everyone understands what they have to do,” continued the Black Cats coach. “He [Borini] is a player that the fans like. He is a hard working player. It is the same with [Danny] Graham when he is in the team, when he works hard the crowd get behind him.

“Now it starts and we have a few weeks and we can find out what is the right set up of the team. Spurs are a very good side with some very good individuals. They only have two points, not enough for them, same for us. If we let them play we have no chance.”