article_snippet.sent: If Jermain Defoe wasn't already sure how much football meant to the people of the north east, Jermain Defoe found out on Thursday evening.
article_snippet.sent: On Sunday Jermain Defoe scored a stunning volley from outside the penalty area to send Sunderland to a 1-0 victory over Newcastle in a feisty derby at the Stadium of Light.
article_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe agreed a move back to the Premier League in January after cutting short Jermain Defoe time in the MLS with Toronto FC.
article_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe goal against Newcastle at the weekend was Jermain Defoe third since moving to the Stadium of Light earlier in the year as Jermain Defoe bids to help Sunderland avoid relegation from the Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe scored the winner for Sunderland in their Tyne/Wear derby victory on Sunday at the Stadium of Light Light .
highlights_snippet.sent: Jermain Defoe scored the winner for Sunderland in Tyne/Wear derby on Sunday .