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The Sunderland fans are getting more vocal as their side get closer to reaching half-time all-square. They've defended well, so far.

Kirchoff bring s down Sissoko, who was pushing forward for Spurs. Sissoko reminds Mike Dean that Kirchoff has fouled him three times.

He's been excellent again for Spurs today.

Sissoko caught by Djilobodji and the Frenchman has stayed down. The Sunderland fans are not very sympathetic to the former Newcastle man, as you might expect.

Spurs just lacking some of that early energy and enthusiasm. Sunderland have done well to contain them so far.

Sunderland being instructed to "keep it simple" by David Moyes, who is barking instructions from the very edge of his technical area. Pochettino sitting more calmly in his heated chair.

Pienaar is caught late by Sissoko, who gets a ticking off by referee Mike Dean, who is yet to issue a card today.

Spurs keeping up the pressure on SUnderland, but struggling to create any thing clear cut. And when they do, Pickford is there.

Ah, yes. A "tactical" change.

Very good play by Kane to know where Sissoko is, but the Frenchman can't get hold of his shot. It falls for Wanyama, but the Kenyan drags it wide. Moments later, Son smashes a shot goalwards but it hits Kane on the back of the head!

Another chance for Sunderland, but this time SPurs aren't worried as Kirchoff nods Januzaj's free kick well over.

First time we've seen any thing from Sunderland today, and Defoe wasn't far away from haunting his old club.

DEFOE CHANCE! Out of nothing, Sunderland break at speed and Defoe, under pressure form Vertonghen, squeezes his shot at goal and Lloris is forced into a save at his near post.

Decent effort by Dier, but it's comfortably clear of the bar for Pickford not to dive.

Sissoko is blocked cynically by Djilobodji and Spurs have a free-kick 25 yards out. No Eriksen for spurs today, but Eric Dier is standing over it...

Strong run by Kane down the right wing. He checks back and fires into Son, but it was a difficult ball for the South Korean, whose first-time shot goes well over.

Dembele has added some steel to the Spurs midfield. Januzaj, like most of the Sunderland team, yet to impose himself on the game.

The resulting corner is met by Alderweireld, but his header is straight at Pickford. The Belgian has stayed down after falling awkwardly, but looks ok to continue.

Sissoko shuffles the ball on to Kane, who holds off his marker to get a shot away but Pickford there again to make the save at the expense of a corner.

Spurs absolutely dominating possession. Sunderland struggling to get out of their own half.

This time Wanyama goes for goal from distance but it's very comfortable for Pickford.