Survival a perfect silver lining for Black Cats, admits Poyet

Gus Poyet admits it will feel like he has guided Sunderland to a trophy if they manage to complete their great escape.

The Black Cats will be guaranteed another season of Premier League football if they beat West Brom at the Stadium of Light tonight (7.45pm), and even a point is likely to be enough to keep them up, regardless of what Norwich do against Arsenal on Sunday, because of their superior goal difference.

For head coach Poyet, who took over in October last year with his side having collected just a single point from their first seven league fixtures, it would represent a major achievement.