Sunderland vs Tottenham Preview: Team News & Prediction
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This is a huge event at the Stadium of Light as Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur reign begins away at Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – USA Network
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Telemundo
Sunderland preview: Big win in the derby
Sunderland come into this one on the back of a brilliant victory in their most recent outing before the March international break as the Black Cats completed the double against arch-rivals Newcastle United a few weeks ago.
A late winner scored by Netherlands international striker Brian Brobbey has provided a bit of positivity back on Wearside after a dip in their form in recent months with a bit of pressure having grown.
Tottenham preview: Spurs in crisis
They now face a Tottenham side that have spent the last few weeks in yet another crisis with Igor Tudor replaced by former Brighton and Hove Albion boss De Zerbi - not necessarily someone known for his instant impact at clubs.
An instant impact is what is required for the north Londoners, too, as Spurs head into this one with the possibility of being knocked into the relegation zone if West Ham United defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers on penalties.
Sunderland team news: Coming soon
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Predicted XI (X-X-X-X): TBC
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Tottenham team news: Coming soon
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Sunderland vs Tottenham prediction
Tottenham have been genuinely woeful for a while now. The mood at the club appears to be something massively contributing to the situation and the divisive appointment of De Zerbi is not necessarily one that will provide unity. Spurs will head to Sunderland with an ideologue at the helm and things can't get much worse but it will surely take time for them to become immediately fluent and, given the solidity and the approach of Sunderland, a low-scoring debut for the Italian would appear a decent bet.
Sunderland vs Tottenham tip: Under 2.5 goals
