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Newcastle 0 - Sunderland 1: Johnson's late strike hands Black Cats win in Tyne-Wear derby
ADAM JOHNSON's late strike secured Sunderland's fourth successive win over Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Adam Johnson scored the winner for Sunderland
With a minute remaining, and seconds after Moussa Sissoko had almost won it for hosts Newcastle, Johnson kept his cool to blasted his shot past keeper Jak Alnwick.
Both Steven Fletcher and Connor Wickham wasted chances in putting Sunderland ahead earlier.
Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez was twice denied by Costel Pantilimon while Moussa Sissoko's shot also could not find the back of the net.
Sunderland's win has kept Gus Poyet's 100 per cent record over Newcastle intact
Sunderland's win keeps Gus Poyet's 100 per cent record against Newcastle intact.
It was only Sunderland's third league victory of the season and lifted them to 14th place with 19 points.
Newcastle have now lost three matches in a row in all competitions since beating leaders Chelsea and are ninth in the league.