Can Sunderland upset Tottenham?
It's another big weekend of action in the English Premiership and here are our thoughts on Sunday's biggest matches
Dave Harris
09-Feb-2006
It's another big weekend of action in the English Premiership and here are our thoughts on Sunday's biggest matches:
Sunderland v Spurs
McCarthy's relegation favourites must be hoping that Mido doesn't make it back from Egypt in time for this one. Spurs have struggled to score without him, particularly on the road. They've won just one out of their last six away games, but are still favourites to beat Sunderland.
McCarthy's relegation favourites must be hoping that Mido doesn't make it back from Egypt in time for this one. Spurs have struggled to score without him, particularly on the road. They've won just one out of their last six away games, but are still favourites to beat Sunderland.
Sporting Index have priced Spurs up to win by 0.8 to 1.0 goals. Considering Spurs' travel sickness, this could be the Black Cats best chance of adding to their paltry points haul. With the possibility of a low scoring affair, if Sunderland can shackle Defoe and Keane they could get something.
Man City v Charlton
Charlton were very poor at Spurs last weekend, but put in a much improved performance against Liverpool in midweek. Even so, their away form is poor - the Addicks haven't won on the road in the Premiership since October.
Charlton were very poor at Spurs last weekend, but put in a much improved performance against Liverpool in midweek. Even so, their away form is poor - the Addicks haven't won on the road in the Premiership since October.
Alan Curbishley is expected to play with Darren Bent as a lone striker, and would probably settle for a point. Man City are a good side at home, as recent wins against Man Utd and Newcastle have shown. With Darius Vassell and new boy Riera in form, we could see a few goals in this game.
Sporting Index are predicting that Stuart Pearce's side will edge it by 0.6 to 0.8 goals, and with Charlton's defence looking decidedly shaky, it could be another miserable weekend for the Londoners.
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