Saturday 2 February 2013 18:33, UK
Martin O'Neill says Sunderland will have to be at their best to counter an in-form Reading side on Saturday.
Meanwhile, O'Neill is confident new signing Danny Graham will be a hit on Wearside despite the misgivings of some fans. O'Neill said of the boyhood Newcastle fan:"In the scheme of things, it's how Danny does for the football club that will determine everything else. "I have got really no doubts that he will score goals and he will prove a great buy." Graham's signing from Swansea follows in the footsteps of midfielder Alfred N'Diaye and defender Kader Mangane, who will spend the rest of the season on loan from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. O'Neill was happy with the business he did and is expecting to see a return on his investment. He said: "I am pleased. I think Alfred N'Diaye will eventually - when he learns the game in the sense of the things we expect of him to do that might be a little bit different to his previous club - will be excellent for us. "I think Danny will do well and score a few goals as well, which will help and big Mangane, if he gets an opportunity, I am sure between now and the end of the season will prove some value as well."
