Jermain Defoe scored a superb dipping volley against Newcastle to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby . The Black Cats have won their last three games and are now top of the table with 10 points from nine games. Defoe has compared the feeling of scoring the winner in the derby to scoring for England at a World Cup . Sunderland have beaten Newcastle in their last five consecutive meetings .
Jermain Defoe scored a superb dipping volley against Newcastle to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby . The 32-year-old believes that the goal has vindicated his decision to return to the Premier League from MLS side FC Toronto . Defoe has compared the feeling of scoring the winner in the derby to scoring for England at a World Cup . Sunderland have beaten Newcastle in their last five consecutive meetings .