Emmanuel Adebayor has warned that Tottenham have to play better than they did against Sunderland on Sunday if they want to challenge for a place in the top four.

Spurs went third with a 1-0 win over the Black Cats, but Adebayor believes that their performance wasn't up to scratch.

"If we want to be in the top four we have to play better than we did against Sunderland," the on-loan striker said.

"I don't know happened in the first half. I don't really want to know. I'm just glad that the game is over.

"We felt heavy on the pitch and we didn't have any solution. It was tough but to be champions that's what it takes."

Tottenham face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.