Poyet urges Sunderland to take opportunity

The Uruguayan admits he was not expecting to be leading his side, who sit 18th in the top flight, out at Wembley so early in his tenure at the Stadium of Light.

Manchester City go into Sunday's final as strong favourites, but Sunderland have won the last two competitive meetings between the sides.

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