Tottenham will start a Premier League match in the bottom three for the first time since September 2011, when they travelled to Wolves in their third match of the 2011-12 season, having lost their first two fixtures.
Here is the latest team news and confirmed lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur. Sunderland earned a 2–1 derby victory over Newcastle United in their last match.
Cristian Romero has waxed lyrical already about new Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi, but now is the time for the defender to do his talking on the pitch.
Bergvall on injury frustrations and the impact of De Zerbi
Tottenham travel to Sunderland this afternoon with a 2.00 pm kick off knowing that anything other than a win will keep them in the relegation zone.
And with that, Tottenham Hotspur are in the relegation zone. West Ham United’s win earlier in the matchweek against Wolverhampton Wanderers propelled the Hammers above Spurs into 17th, and have left the Lilywhites with some job to prevent relegation.
Roberto De Zerbi will take charge of his first of seven cup finals as Tottenham Hotspur manager today, beginning his reign at Sunderland as he tries to guide the club to safety in the Premier League.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has given Spurs the thumbs up to pursue one player with an exceptional assist tally, according to talkSPORT.
Spurs set for Sunderland battle with summer plans ongoing