Sunderland – Tottenham

Sunderland host Tottenham in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides in the lower half of the table. The Black Cats sit 14th with four points from four games, having scored three and conceded five, while the Spurs are languishing in 17th place on just two points, yet to find the net and already down five goals. Sunderland will be looking to build on their solitary win and draw, hoping to turn the tide against a Tottenham side that has failed to register a goal this season. Conversely, Tottenham will aim to snap their scoring drought and claw back into the safety zone before the winter break. The fixture could prove decisive in shaping the final stretch of the campaign for both clubs.