Sunderland boss Gus Poyet was pleased with their FA Cup win over Leeds United.

Patrick van Aanholt returned from a 10-match injury lay-off to fire the Black Cats to a 1-0 victory, just the club's second at the Stadium of Light this season in all competitions and a repeat of their famous 1973 final success against the same opposition.

Poyet said: "I like it, I love it, I think it's great. It brings special moments. When it's close to the semi-final, when it's against top teams and you win the game, it brings the team together, especially with the fans as well.

"Me, I don't think it's a distraction, playing football. I love to play football. If somebody thinks that playing a cup game in midweek or the middle of January is a distraction, then they should go to the casino or to the cinema.

"I like football. I don't get distracted playing football, I am sorry."