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December 29, 2012 12:45 PM GMT
Stadium of Light — Sunderland
Referee: M. Atkinson
Attendance: 41168
December 29, 2012 12:45 PM GMT
Stadium of Light — Sunderland
Referee: M. Atkinson
Attendance: 41168
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| Sunderland | 3.50 | 66.00 | 3.40 | 0.00 | 501.00 | 3.65 | 50.00 | 150.00 | 3.52 |
| Draw | 3.40 | 9.00 | 3.25 | 0.00 | 19.00 | 3.30 | 13.00 | 10.50 | 3.22 |
| Tottenham | 2.05 | 1.07 | 2.20 | 0.00 | 1.02 | 2.10 | 1.01 | 1.05 | 2.12 |
Sunderland - Tottenham Preview: In-form Black Cats face high-flying Spurs
These two teams come into the game in good form, with the home side on a two-game winning streak that includes a 1-0 victory over champions Manchester City on Boxing Day
By Chris Teale
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SUNDERLAND
 Mignolet Bardsley, Cuellar, Kilgallon, O'Shea Larsson, Gardner, Vaughan, Johnson Sessegnon Fletcher |
TOTTENHAM
 Lloris Walker, Gallas, Dawson, Vertonghen Lennon, Sigurdsson, Parker, Bale Defoe, Adebayor |
Danny Rose is ineligible to play for Sunderland against his parent club, so will return to first-team action in the New Year.
Wes Brown (knee) and Lee Cattermole (knee) remain major injury concerns, with both expected to miss a number of games with knee injuries.
John O'Shea missed the Black Cats' victory over Manchester City with illness, but should be available against Spurs.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto's return to full fitness continues, but he may not start this game as his recovery begins to gather momentum.
Mousa Dembele was replaced during Spurs' win over Aston Villa with a knock and is doubtful for this game.
Clint Dempsey missed Tottenham’s 0-0 draw with Stoke and the clash against Villa with a groin problem, and continues to be a doubt.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Sunderland have still not won a penalty in the Premier League this season.
- The Black Cats' victory over Manchester City on Boxing Day was their second consecutive win over the champions at the Stadium of Light by one goal.
- Steven Fletcher has opened the scoring in six matches in the Premier League this season, more than any other player.
- Last season, Tottenham went undefeated in the two fixtures between these sides - drawing 0-0 away and winning 1-0 at home thanks to a strike from Roman Pavyluchenko.
- Spurs midfielder Sandro (pictured) has made 74 interceptions in the Premier League this season, more than any other player.
- Following his hat-trick against Aston Villa, Gareth Bale has already equalled his best ever goals total in the league of nine, which he set last season.
- Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has scored or assisted 12 goals in his 18 Premier League starts this season.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Sunderland 1-2 Tottenham
- 16.56 %
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Sunderland 1-3 Tottenham
- 13.94 %
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Sunderland 0-2 Tottenham
- 9.89 %
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 29, 2012 | Sunderland 1 - Tottenham 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 7, 2012 | Sunderland 0 - Tottenham 0 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 18, 2011 | Tottenham 1 - Sunderland 0 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Feb 12, 2011 | Sunderland 1 - Tottenham 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 9, 2010 | Tottenham 1 - Sunderland 1 |
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Sunderland
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| May 12, 2013 | Sunderland 1 - Southampton 1 | EPL |
| May 6, 2013 | Sunderland 1 - Stoke 1 | EPL |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Aston Villa 6 - Sunderland 1 | EPL |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Sunderland 1 - Everton 0 | EPL |
| Apr 14, 2013 | Newcastle 0 - Sunderland 3 | EPL |
Tottenham
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| May 12, 2013 | Stoke 1 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| May 8, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | Tottenham 1 - Southampton 0 | EPL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| Apr 21, 2013 | Tottenham 3 - Manchester City FC 1 | EPL |
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| Returns: | Tottenham £22.00 |
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| 22 | Simon Mignolet | Goalkeeper |
| 27 | Matthew Kilgallon | Defender |
| 16 | John O'Shea | Defender |
| 24 | Carlos Javier Cuéllar | Defender |
| 7 | Sebastian Larsson | Midfielder |
| 8 | Craig Gardner | Midfielder |
| 14 | Jack Colback | Midfielder |
| 11 | Adam Johnson | Midfielder |
| 23 | James McClean | Midfielder |
| 28 | Stéphane Sessegnon | Midfielder |
| 26 | Steven Fletcher | Striker |
| 20 | Keiren Westwood | Goalkeeper |
| 19 | Titus Bramble | Defender |
| 15 | David Vaughan | Midfielder |
| 25 | Fraizer Campbell | Striker |
| 10 | Connor Wickham | Striker |
| 16 | James McFadden | Striker |
| 10 | Dong-Won Ji | Striker |
| 25 | Hugo Lloris | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Kyle Naughton | Defender |
| 20 | Michael Dawson | Defender |
| 28 | Kyle Walker | Defender |
| 45 | Steven Caulker | Defender |
| 7 | Aaron Lennon | Midfielder |
| 3 | Gareth Bale | Midfielder |
| 19 | Moussa Dembele | Striker |
| 30 | Sandro | Midfielder |
| 10 | Emmanuel Adebayor | Striker |
| 18 | Jermain Defoe | Striker |
| 24 | Brad Friedel | Goalkeeper |
| - | Jan Vertonghen | Defender |
| 23 | Clint Dempsey | Midfielder |
| 6 | Tom Huddlestone | Midfielder |
| 8 | Scott Parker | Midfielder |
| 22 | Gylfi Sigurdsson | Midfielder |
| 29 | Jake Livermore | Midfielder |
| Adam Johnson | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 11 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
After his goalscoring exploits against former club Manchester City, Johnson will be confident of further success against high-flying Tottenham. The midfielder has scored three goals in the league so far this season, and will be a crucial attacking outlet for his side.
| Gareth Bale | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 3 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 32 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
Bale will hope to keep up the form that saw him score a hat-trick in Tottenham's 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa on Boxing Day. He presents an incredible threat with the ball at his feet, and Sunderland's defenders will need to be at the top of their game to stop him running riot.
On their recent good form, and with home advantage, Sunderland should provide a stern test for Spurs as the holiday fixtures come thick and fast.
However, with Bale on song and their attackers firing on all cylinders, the away side should be confident of success at the Stadium of Light.
However, with Bale on song and their attackers firing on all cylinders, the away side should be confident of success at the Stadium of Light.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Man Utd. |
25 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
20 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
