Of course it was tears of joy from Dick Advocaat after guiding Sunderland to Premier League safety last night.

The Wearsiders needed just a point to maintain their top-flight status for next season, and ground out a 0-0 draw at the Emirates against Arsenal.

Advocaat broke down in tears - and why not? The Dutchman is expected to pocket a £500,000 survival bonus.

He said: "My emotions came when my friend Bert van Lingen (Sunderland assistant) came over, we have been 25 years together.

"When he arrived and started crying I didn't need so much encouragement. I did the same. He said let it go, so I said: 'why not?'"