Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur: De Zerbi's debut defeat sees Spurs remain in the relegation zone

Sunderland edged past Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Sunday at the Stadium of Light as Spurs' relegation fears grew with Roberto De Zerbi tasting defeat in his first game in charge. WATCH — Full match replay Nordi Mukiele's deflected effort in the second half was the difference as Spurs struggled to create throughout. To add further insult to injury, Spurs had a penalty kick awarded to them in the first half overturned after a VAR review and a pitch-side monitor check, and they also lost captain Cristian Romero to injury in the second half as he left the pitch in tears.

With the win, their third in their last four Premier League games, Sunderland are just two points off sixth place and in the hunt for European qualification. Spurs remain in 18th place and are in the relegation zone, as they are two points from safety with just six games to go. Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur score: 1-0 Mukiele 61' Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur live updates!

Porro goes close Pedro Porro smashes a shot on goal which Roefs just gets a fingertip to. It’s all Sunderland late on Spurs have run out of steam despite bringing on Xavi Simons and making that triple sub. Sunderland are whipping in crosses and look the more likely to score the next goal to seal the win.

There will be plenty of stoppage time... Romero is off with Danso on Spurs' captain can't carry on as he is in tears. Kevin Danso is on in his place.