Gus Poyet looking forward to Manchester City clash

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has insisted that he and his team are looking forward to Wednesday night's Premier League clash at Manchester City.

Manuel Pellegrini's City have failed to score in their last two games. However, prior to that blip, they won 14 of 15 matches, finding the net 52 times in the process.

Poyet is aware that his side are big underdogs, despite the Black Cats recording a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture against City, whom they will also face in the final of the League Cup at Wembley in March.

"We need to be realistic - they have got plenty of quality players and that's why they're in the position they are in," Poyet told reporters.

"We must be spot on and do everything right; making sure we're organised to make it difficult for them.

"Saying that, I think it's a game the boys are looking forward to, having the opportunity to play against the team we will face in the Cup final. It's a nice game to play."

Sunderland will begin the match 18th in the Premier League table.