Yorke tips Cats' resurgence
03 Sep 2007 - 14:48:02
Veteran midfielder Dwight Yorke believes Sunderland's recent travails in the Premier League will stand them in good stead later in the season.
The Black Cats have lost three and drawn one of their last four games, since a 1-0 opening day victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Their latest reverse came at the hands of Manchester United on Saturday evening after a narrow 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.
But Yorke, who has made over 400 top-flight appearances for five different clubs, is confident that Roy Keane's new-look side will return stronger from their recent troubles.
"The performance against United should stand us in good stead for the games ahead," he told the club's official website.
"The younger players will get a boost from the United display. We were disappointed to leave with nothing. We fought extremely well and the way we conceded was disappointing.
"It's a new situation for the manager. He is not used to losing games and neither are the players.
"We had a great year last year, we hardly lost a game, now we've lost four in a row.
"We've had five games in the Premier League and we know what kind of performances are needed. We have got to learn fast but I'm sure we will be fine."