Djibril Cisse has described Sunderland's derby victory over Newcastle United as "magnifique"!

"I think I said before the game that I really didn't know much about the derby with Newcastle - but I know now!" he told the Sunderland Echo.

"I don't think I have played in too many atmospheres like that in my career. It was red hot. We are lucky people to be able to play in a game like that. It is what makes being a professional football such a privilege.

"The fans on Saturday were special - magnifique!

"I have played at other clubs where the fans' heads would have dropped if we conceded a goal like we did, but our fans just got louder and it was their win."