Boos are becoming an increasingly frequent fixture at the end of Tottenham games. After travelling supporters had voiced their anger at the goalless draw at Brentford on Thursday, it was the home fans’ turn to vent their frustrations after a result against Sunderland that could easily have been worse.
After a promising first-half display and Ben Davies’ opener, this draw will be even more disappointing for Thomas Frank having seen how his team were outplayed after the break by a Sunderland team still heavily depleted by players away on international duty. Brian Brobbey’s 80th-minute equaliser came at a time when the visitors were considerably the better side and perhaps looked like taking all three points.
This was the first game for Spurs since Brennan Johnson was sold to Crystal Palace for £35m. The irony would not have been lost on Frank when Mohammed Kudus, who had taken Johnson’s place in the team since arriving last summer, was forced off with a muscle injury before the 20th minute.
Up until then Spurs had looked bright. The Sunderland goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, was called into action to keep out shots from Mathys Tel and Richarlison, while Nordi Mukiele had to intervene at the last minute to stop the Brazilian connecting with a Pedro Porro cross. Tel also went close to opening the scoring when his bending shot went just wide of the far post.
