Overview
- Kickoff is 3pm GMT on Sunday, January 4 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with live UK coverage on Sky Sports and streaming via Sky Go.
- Tottenham are without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie, Xavi Simons is suspended, Dominic Solanke is unlikely to be ready, and Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are at AFCON.
- Sunderland are missing several first-team players due to AFCON, with Dan Ballard noted as a possible return from injury.
- Sunderland held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw in their last match, reinforcing a disciplined defensive record led by standout goalkeeper Robin Roefs.
- Betting markets make Spurs slight favourites, and multiple previews highlight under 2.5 goals or a narrow home victory as likely outcomes.