– Tottenham Hotspur’s English Premier League plight deepened with a 1-0 loss at Sunderland on April 12 in Roberto de Zerbi’s first match in charge of the north London club. But the Italian failed to inspire his team in a tricky baptism at Sunderland and his team remain in the drop zone. Sunderland, meanwhile, were heavily tipped for relegation but are 10th and one point off the European places. Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka told Sky Sports: “Before the season, nobody expected us to be where we are. Unai Emery’s Villa, chasing a Champions League spot for the 2026-27 season, took the lead courtesy of a Murillo own goal.

Source: BBC April 12, 2026 16:18 UTC