Sunderland won't be winning the league anytime soon if you're putting the difficulty up to a good level. And for that reason, cup games become all the more important. Winning a cup with Sunderland would not only etch your name into the hearts of the virtual fans, but it'll give you a nice cash and reputation boost. Therefore, maybe give your top players a rest the game before a cup clash to make sure they're fully fit for the task. Treat the cups with respect because let's face it, they're your biggest chance of actual success. Just go out there and end Sunderland's drought of 42 years without a trophy...