Peter Reid: “I’ve been very impressed by how well Gus has done, although I’ve always rated him as a promising young manager.
“You don’t usually get to take over a club as big as Sunderland unless they’re in trouble – that was true of me and true of him – and he went in with eyes wide open.
“But I think he was quickly able to get everyone to buy into what he wanted to do and that was essential because it’s getting a great team spirit that gives you half a chance.
“He’s done a great job and managed to get them to a cup final as well, which has got everyone talking positively about Sunderland again.
“It’s going to be a difficult game but Sunderland’s record against Manchester City is really good and anything can happen in a cup final, so you never know.”