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Sunderland take an early lead as Nordi Mukiele’s shot deflects off van de Ven into the net during Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham debut, signaling a tough test for Spurs as they bid for their first 2026 Premier League win at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland beat Tottenham 1-0 at the Stadium of Light thanks to a heavily deflected Nordi Mukiele strike; Spurs had a VAR-denied penalty and a slew of early bookings as refereeing decisions dominated the narrative. The result leaves Tottenham without a Premier League win since December, keeping them in 18th place and two points behind West Ham, amid a season-wide slump and ongoing officiating frustration.