Tottenham Hotspur were booed off by their own fans after a late equaliser from Sunderland's Brian Brobbey secured a 1-1 draw in north London. The result means Spurs have now won only four Premier League home games in the last calendar year, piling pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Ben Davies had given Tottenham the lead in the 30th minute, turning home after a set-piece scramble. It was a rare goal for the defender and seemed to put Spurs on course for a much-needed victory. However, Frank's decision to introduce midfielders Joao Palhinha and Lucas Bergvall in the second half backfired as Sunderland grew in confidence.
The visitors, who have lost just one of their last eight matches, deserved their equaliser. Brobbey latched onto a clever one-two with Enzo Le Fee before firing into the top corner in the 80th minute. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Sunderland fans and further frustration from the home support.
Tottenham had started brightly, with Mathys Tel forcing an early save and Richarlison going close. But Mohammed Kudus was forced off with a leg injury in the 19th minute, a blow compounded by the recent sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace. Randal Kolo Muani was deployed on the right wing but could not make an impact.
Sunderland pushed for a winner after the equaliser, but Palhinha headed wide in stoppage time. The draw leaves Tottenham in mid-table, with fans chanting 'boring, boring Tottenham' after a lacklustre display. Frank now faces a difficult task to win back the support of a disgruntled fanbase.
