Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland Preview

May 18, 2013
By: Deke Hardman

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Tottenham Hotspur are one of only two sides still with something vital to play for in the final round of the Premier League games this Sunday as they host Sunderland at White Hart Lane.

Andre Villas Boas’ men, who are unbeaten in their last seven league games, must win and hope their fierce North London rivals Arsenal fail to beat Newcastle United at St James’ Park to ensure a top four finish, and the chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto has recovered from a knee injury and may be recalled, though Younes Kaboul, William Gallas and Sandro all remain side-lined.

Barclays Premier League Player of the Year Gareth Bale is favourite to open the scoring, with Bet Victor offering a best price of 3.75 (11/4), whilst Emanuel Adebayor is 5.5 (9/2) with the same firm to do so with what would be his third goal in as many games.

Spurs are 1.3 (3/10) with most bookmakers to take all three points, with Sunderland as highly priced as the 12.0 (11/1) on offer from Bet 365, whilst the draw is available at 6.0 (5/1) with the same firm.

The visitor’s safety was confirmed on Tuesday evening as Wigan Athletic lost to Arsenal and in doing so succumbed to relegation.

Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner both miss out through suspension, while Danny Rose is ineligible to face his parent club, though Connor Wickham is available.

Danny Graham, who is yet to score for the Black Cats is 15.0 (14/1) to get the first goal of the game with Bet Victor, with Adam Johnson generously priced at 26.0 (25/1) with the same firm.

Tottenham, who have lost just one of their last eight matches against Sunderland, came from behind after trailing at half time to win the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light back in December.

Despite not losing, the hosts have conceded first in four of their last five games and are priced at 5.0 (4/1) with 888 Sport to do so on Sunday, whilst William Hill offer 5.5 (9/2) for them to come from behind to draw or win the game.

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