Yohan Cabaye was delighted to deliver a derby victory to Newcastle United fans on Saturday.
It was the Frenchman's first clash with Sunderland.
Cabaye has been taken aback by the passion of United fans since his arrival and after witnessing more of the same at the Stadium of Light he told the Evening Chronicle: "Since I have been here, this is just normal behaviour - they're simply fantastic.
"Now the fans can carry this result at Sunderland through the season.
"They can fly the flag in the region because they are as you say top dogs.
"It is our title until the next game we play against them in March next year."
