Johnson strikes late to earn Sunderland derby win


Sunderland's Adam Johnson celebrates after scoring a goal against Newcastle during their English Premier League soccer match at St James' Park in Newcastle, northern England December 21, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

LONDON (Reuters) - Adam Johnson's late winner earned Sunderland a 1-0 victory over his boyhood team Newcastle United in a riveting Premier League Tyne-Wear derby at St James Park on Sunday.

With a minute remaining, and just after Moussa Sissoko had almost won it for hosts Newcastle, Johnson slammed a shot past keeper Jak Alnwick to wrap up a fourth successive win for Sunderland in the fixture.

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