Sunderland manager Lee Johnson appeared to take a slight dig at Arsenal and Tottenham following a penalty shootout win over Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday.
And a number of Black Cats supporters were quick to react to the official club post as a result.
Sunderland continued their memorable run in this season’s Carabao Cup with a dramatic victory from the spot against the Championship side.
Johnson’s side ran out 3-1 winners on penalties, and the boss was asked who he wanted in the quarter-finals in a post-match interview.
He preferred a trip to north London to face either the Gunners or Spurs in order to wait for ‘the really big guns when it’s two legs’ at the semi-final stage.
Sunderland fans react
Sunderland shared the full interview with Johnson on their official Twitter page, which is available to view here.
This is what these fans had to say in reply, with many picking out his comments on Arsenal and Spurs and one labelling it as ‘quality’.
“As if our manager has just belittled arsenal and spurs in a post game press conference”
“Absolutely love this interview. Just top class … and he wants to be in with the fans apparently. What is so good is the expectation. He sets standards to achieve and maintain. Love that attitude, it fosters belief.”
“Who'd ya want in the Qfs Lee? I'd love Arsenal or Spurs away and then get a big team in the Semis. Quality attitude and things are looking good for SAFC.”
“@LeeJohnsonCoach red and white army love this bloke”
“Love this bloke”
“Slight dig at Arsenal and Spurs at the end there. My manager”