Poyet: Best ref call ever

Sunderland 4 Cardiff 0

The 46-year-old Uruguayan was full of praise for match official Phil Dowd, who sent off Cardiff defender Juan Cala and awarded a penalty after initially allowing play to continue. Poyet believes the decision was a direct result of the debate sparked by West Ham midfielder Matt Jarvis’s attempts to stay on his feet under the challenge of Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna earlier this month, which ultimately went unrewarded.

The Sunderland head coach said: “It’s the best decision I have ever seen from a referee in my life, simple as that.