Poyet issues warning to Sunderland stars

The Uruguayan replaced former incumbent Paolo Di Canio at the Stadium of Light earlier this month, after the Italian paid the price for taking just one point from five top-flight fixtures.

But Poyet's tenure did not get off to the ideal start as his charges were humbled 4-0 by Swansea City in his opening game in charge.

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