Eriksen tricks Adebayor by untying his laces during celebration... but Sherwood's Spurs avoid slip up in 5-1 win



They were both on the scoresheet on Monday night and helped derail any hope of a Sunderland survival bid, but Christian Eriksen attempted to trip Emmanuel Adebayor up at White Hart Lane in their 5-1 win.

Danish midfielder Eriksen, while celebrating Spurs' third goal, sneakily untied the Togolese striker's shoelaces after piling on top of him.

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Cheeky: Christian Eriksen unties Emmanuel Adebayor's shoelaces after the equalising goal

No clue: Adebayor doesn't notice the Dane pull the lace up as Eriksen gets up

Adebayor eventually noticed, and tied the laces back together, after scoring twice as Tim Sherwood's side gained a much-needed win.

Eriksen was superb on the night, as Spurs just about kept up their chase for fourth place up, while keeping Sunderland rooted to the bottom with a tough run between now and the end of the season.

Lee Cattermole put Sunderland ahead in the first-half, before Adebayor's equaliser.

Back of the net: Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor (left) bundles the ball in to make it 1-1

Main man: Adebayor runs off to celebrate his equaliser in front of the home fans

Youngster Harry Kane put Spurs ahead, before Eriksen, Adebayor and Gylfi Sigurdsson completed the rout.

Spurs are five points off fourth place with five games remaining, while Sunderland are seven points from safety with two games in hand, but must play Everton, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United.

Unstoppable: Christian Eriksen's shot takes a deflection on its way into the back of the net

Mobbed: Adebayor grabs hold of Eriksen after the Danish international's goal made it 3-1