Daniel Sturridge scored a controversial goal and Luis Suarez netted twice as Liverpool beat bottom club Sunderland 3-1.
Kevin Ball insisted there were positives to take from Sunderland's performance despite losing 3-1 to Liverpool.
Sunderland defender John O'Shea has voiced his support for Kevin Ball as the club's search for a new manager continues.
Sunderland plan to speak to several more potential replacements for Paolo Di Canio in the coming week.
Kevin Ball is making big changes following Paolo Di Canio's exit including a new role for Italian Emanuele Giaccherini.
Simon Mignolet is relishing his return to Sunderland and insists he never had a problem with Paolo Di Canio.
Kevin Ball insists it is down to the Sunderland players to prove they have the fight to overturn their current plight.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp feels sacked Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio paid the price for being a "perfectionist."
Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a shoulder injury.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists it would take massive job offer to tempt him to leave the Scottish champions.
It will be a case of master versus apprentice when Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea lock horns, while Sunderland continue life post-Paolo Di Canio.
Ondrej Celustka believes the decision to sack Paolo Di Canio was made too quickly and is sad to see him go.
Former Brighton boss Gus Poyet has confirmed his interest in succeeding Paolo Di Canio as manager of Sunderland.
Sky Sports understands Sunderland have begun talks with Gus Poyet over their vacant manager's job.
The Capital One Cup fourth round features five all-Premier League clashes, including Arsenal v Chelsea at The Emirates.
Sunderland caretaker manager Kevin Ball insists he would be interested in becoming Paolo Di Canio's permanent successor.
Sunderland eased their way into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup with a 2-0 win against League One Peterborough.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has expressed his disappointment at rivals Sunderland's decision to dismiss Paolo Di Canio.