Preview: A game of high tempo expected
It is with a blend of disappointment and pride that the Black Cats enter Saturday’s late kick-off at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Scoring three goals against Europa League champions Chelsea is a difficult thing to achieve, so conceding one more strike to eventually lose is what hurts most.
Sunderland were on the brink of doing something great on Wednesday. If it wasn’t for Eden Hazard’s outrageous performance, the Stadium of Light would still be dazzling with euphoria by now. But the seven-goal thriller was split 4-3 with Bardsley’s 86th minute strike not enough to snatch a point for the hosts.
At Craven Cottage that night, Andre Villas-Boas guided Spurs to a vital win. Vlad Chiriches and Lewis Holtby were to thank for the visitors’ comeback triumph.
Still, Tottenham are outside the Top Four in the Premier League table. They will want to take maximum points away from Sunderland, who are rooted at the bottom. However, the challenge will certainly not be easy as the Black Cats are expected to exhibit a lot of character.
Spurs and Sunderland have very different reasons to win on Saturday. The public can anticipate an intense match.
Where to watch the match – live stream, start time, TV channels, live scores
Watch Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur live on Saturday, December 7, 2013:
In Canada at 12:30 ET on: RDS, TalkSport Radio, TSN2
In UK at 17:30 BST on: BBC One, NOW TV powered by Sky, Sky Sports 1/HD, Sky Sports 1 Ireland, Sky Go UK
In USA at 12:30 ET on: TalkSport Radio, NBC Sports Network, SiriusXM FC, NBC Sports Live Extra
Check out the Sunderland-Spurs match page for live scores and worldwide live listings.