article_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe says Jermain Defoe stunning Wear-Tyne derby winner is justification for Jermain Defoe decision to quit MLS and return to the Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: The former FC Toronto striker had scored just twice for struggling Sunderland since arriving on £80,000-per-week wages in January.
article_snippet.sent: But Jermain Defoe was the hero on Sunday as Jermain Defoe 20-yard volley proved enough to secure a fifth straight victory for the Black Cats over Newcastle.
article_snippet.sent: Sunderland Jermain Defoe believes Jermain Defoe stunning volley against Newcastle has proven Jermain Defoe worth .
article_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe's superb first-half strike was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby .
article_snippet.sent: Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul was completely helpless as Jermain Defoe's shot found Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul way into the top corner .
article_snippet.sent: and it's because of games like this,' Jermain Defoe said. '
article_snippet.sent: The victory was the first of Defoe and moved Sunderland up to 15th.
article_snippet.sent: Defoe added: 'Defoe said to use beforehand that we were lucky to be playing in a game like this. '
article_snippet.sent: Defoe joined Sunderland from MLS side FC Toronoto and feels glad to be back in the Premier League .
highlights_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe scored a superb dipping volley against Newcastle to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: The 32-year-old believes that the goal has vindicated Jermain Defoe decision to return to the Premier League from MLS side FC Toronto .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Sunderland have beaten Newcastle in Sunderland last five consecutive meetings .