Nigel de Jong sends a disguised back pass to David Silva to leave Micah tackling fresh air

Gareth Barry attempts to stop Carlos forcing his way past

Chappy points the finger at our intrepid photographer...

Joleon and Mario argue over who gets David Silva in their team - nice to be wanted!

Micah shows he's just as useful at the other end of of the pitch with a diving header finding the back of the net

Edin Dzeko tells Yaya his shot against Stoke wasn't from 40 yards as he's been telling people

Hands down if you don't...

'Something beginning with bib.' Zaba notices Adam Johnson requesting bib advice from Atillio Lombardo

The boss goes through one or two ideas for Sunderland

Nigel takes a leisurely walk towards the action

...always keeps his boots clean. The gaffer fits the bill perfectly!

Vincent Kompany tries a similar tactic on David Silva. Only joking Stoke fans!

Gareth Barry buries the ball home to remind people he's always worth a punt for first goal-scorer...