Overview
- Tottenham lost 1-0 at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi’s first match in charge, deepening the club’s relegation fight.
- The decisive moment came on 60 minutes when Nordi Mukiele’s left‑foot shot deflected off Micky van de Ven and beat goalkeeper Matej Kinsky.
- Referee Robert Jones reversed an early penalty he had pointed to for a challenge on Kolo Muani after a VAR review.
- A heavy collision later forced Cristian Romero off in tears while Kinsky continued with a head bandage, with first‑choice keeper Guglielmo Vicario still sidelined after hernia surgery.
- Elsewhere, Crystal Palace beat Newcastle 2-1 and Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Aston Villa, moving Forest three points clear of Spurs and leaving West Ham two points ahead.