Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson was delighted for matchwinner Adam Johnson after victory at Newcastle United.

Larsson praised Johnson and is hopeful the victory will help to ignite the Black Cats' season.

"I think we've created enough to win games but couldn't find the back of the net. But all credit to Johnno," the Sweden international said.

"There was no doubt in my mind that he was going to tuck that away. We deserved the win.

"That's the best way to win games, especially derby games away from home. We needed a win. Hopefully that will kick our season off and we'll push forward."