Lynden Gooch reflected on Sunderland's cup exit, and was pleased with the overall performance against top quality opposition...
PROUD
"I thought we did ourselves proud. Obviously we were disappointed with the goals we conceded but Arsenal are a top level team and one of the best in the Premier League so we just have to be proud of what we have achieved to get this far in the competition."
FIRST HALF
"I'm glad we scored a goal so the fans could celebrate. I'm pleased with the way we imposed ourselves at times in the first half. We played some really good football at times."
HIGHER LEVEL
"But Arsenal are at the top level and they are so clinical. It makes you hungry to achieve success this season and go up to the next division. It's great experience, playing against top, top players, and hopefully it will make us hungry to get better and reach that level."
FANS
"They were outstanding. They were brilliant all night, and after the game too. It was great to see so many of our fans there."
DONNY
"We have to rest and recover and be ready to go again at Doncaster now. It's a big game, so hopefully we can move on and pick up three points at Donny."
