Sunderland winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sebastian-Larsson-c32733 has revealed he wishes to lead the Black Cats to the FA Cup victory for the first time since they won it all the way back in 1973.
The Black Cats drew their fourth round clash against Middlesbrough on Sunday, which will now require a replay in the upcoming weeks. However, with Manchester United and Manchester City having been dumped out, Sunderland can expect to go far in the competition.
Larsson admitted he was used to being the least favourite team to make it through, having defeated http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in the Carling Cup final while at Birmingham City. He was certain he could do the same now with Sunderland in the FA Cup, a trophy his new side were
determined to win.
The 26-year-old admitted he believed the Black Cats should learn a lesson or two from his former side and their performance last season in the League Cup. In addition to that he felt they could really use another FA Cup trophy, having won their last one
all the way back in 1973.
Larsson said while speaking to reporters:
“An FA Cup winner's medal to go with the one I won in the Carling Cup would be very nice - I wouldn't say no.
Winning the Carling Cup was something no-one expected Birmingham to do, so it shows it's possible. It doesn't necessarily have to be one of the top-four clubs that wins the trophies.”
Since the departure of Steve Bruce, Martin O’Neill has done well as the manager at the Stadium of Light and he praised the Swedish winger, who has improved greatly since his arrival. He felt the player’s free kicks had been a blessing for the Black Cats
and his overall performance had made a difference in their form.
O’Neill said in an interview:
“He's had a major impact for us. He works tirelessly and has a great delivery - he can come up trumps with free-kicks and they've been life-savers for us.
He played a game when he could hardly stand up the day before. He played against Man City when most players, I don't care how courageous they are, wouldn't have played.”
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