Tottenham failed to make the most of their superiority and, if they thought it was too easy, they were given a fright when Jaroslav Cerny forced keeper Paul Robinson into a blocking save to keep out a fierce shot.
On Thursday, Republicans forced the delay with a parliamentary manoeuvre blocking the Senate Democratic leader's motion to end debate on Mr Hagel's nomination and proceed to an up-or-down vote on confirmation.
And the Baggies came agonisingly close to an equaliser when Miller sprung the offside strap and forced Almunia into action again, with Djourou blocking Robinson's follow-up close to his own goalline.
Striker Kenwyne Jones was forced off at half-time for Sunderland after injuring his wrist when painfully blocking a Gilberto shot and his replacement O'Donovan almost put his side level when play resumed.