Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill

Black Cats boss won’t underestimate the Gunners

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Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill does not expect an easy game against Arsenal tomorrow despite their midweek hammering at the hands of AC Milan.

The Gunners were beaten 4-0 at the San Siro and a week after the north Londoners won 2-1 at the Stadium of Light in the league, the Ulsterman has no doubts about the difficulties his side face in their FA Cup fifth round tie.

“They have recovered from that (defeat) before, they have too many good players,” O’Neill said.

“They beat us last week. They came from behind in that game with 15 minutes to go.

“There is no possibility of me criticising Arsenal for what they have done over the years.

“They have qualified for Champions League every year, it is extraordinary.

“Regardless of the result they will come to Sunderland feeling they are capable of winning the game and the FA Cup itself.”

The Gunners will have to do without Thierry Henry, who netted last week’s winner, as the striker is set to return to New York Red Bulls.