Yes they do given it's pretty much assured City will be in the Champions League. Runner up in this cup will go into an early qualifying round in late July.
Can I just reiterate how dreadful Lee Catermole is at this level in a passing team. If I was Gus and Sunderland, I'd forget about negotiating, and I'd be slapping the big bucks down for Bridders, because they need someone who can PASS in front of their back four. Sunderland have some good...