More cup misery for Moyes

Sunderland 2 Manchester 1

To do so twice, in the space of 48 hours, in the process suffering a hat-trick of defeats for the first time in almost 13 years, well, that can only be classed as downright carelessness by Manchester United.

Whatever Swansea City can do, so too can Sunderland. For so long perennial bridesmaids when it comes to games against the reigning Premier League champions, Gus Poyet’s men were meant to provide a much-needed respite for David Moyes. Instead, the Wearside club, hopeless in the league but a knockout when it comes to sudden-death, made it six consecutive victories in the cups this season.