ST: Roberto Soldado – 5/10
Soldado failed to convert a decent chance as he tried to dance around Pantilimon when one-on-one in with the Sunderland goalkeeper in the first half. He then spurned another good opportunity just after the break, failing to get a toe on a brilliant low cross from Eriksen. Sensing that Soldado was never going to score, Pochettino replaced him with Emmanuel Adebayor on 61 minutes.
Subs:
Emmanuel Adebayor – 6/10
Did not look fully fit, but his introduction still improved Tottenham’s attacking dynamic, with the Togolese forward providing his team’s widemen with a much better target than they had in sorry Soldado.
Andros Townsend – 7/10
Punished Sunderland’s tiring legs with scary pace. Townsend set up Eriksen’s winner following a rapid burst down the right flank.
Paulinho – n/a
Was only on the pitch for a few minutes, after coming on for Chadli.