Moyes’ boys hold Spurs in stalemate

SUNDERLAND battled to a goalless draw at home against Tottenham, which lifts David Moyes’ side off the bottom of the table above Hull, who are away to Manchester United tonight. Spurs move above Arsenal into second on goal difference.

Sam Allardyce secured his first league win as Crystal Palace manager with a 2-0 victory at Bournemouth. Palace, who had lost five straight Premier League matches, went ahead at the start of the second half when Scott Dann converted at the far post.

Christian Benteke made sure of all three points with a last-minute header.

Swansea kept themselves out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 home win over Southampton. Defender Alfie Mawson headed the Swans into the lead seven minutes before the break.

Shane Long levelled for the visitors in the 57th minute, but the Welsh club were back in front with 20 minutes left when Gylfi Sigurdsson finished off a swift counter-attack.

Burnley beat Leicester 1-0 at Turf Moor with a late goal from Sam Vokes. Burnley announced the signing of Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady from Norwich in a club-record deal during the match. The home fans had more reasons to celebrate as Wales forward Vokes volleyed in from close range with just four minutes left.

Middlesbrough and West Brom drew 1-1 at the Riverside Stadium. James Morrison gave the Baggies an early lead when he scored against his former club on six minutes.

Alvaro Negredo equalised from the penalty spot on 17 minutes after the Spaniard had been brought down by Gareth McAuley, which proved enough for a share of the points.