Newcastle's Gutierrez eager for derby-day return to form

Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez is looking to celebrate his return to action with a win over local rivals Sunderland.

The Argentinian made an emotional comeback three games ago after recovering from testicular cancer, and knows just how important a win would be against a Black Cats side that tends to pull off derby victories despite struggling in the league.

He told the Chronicle: "In the last few years, they have been in a bad place and they beat us. Listen, it doesn't matter what position you are in for a derby. It's a derby, it's different.

"We know what the fans think of this type of game. We know now it's a few games where we have not beaten them.

"It's away, so we have to be ready and focused. We want to get a win for the fans. They deserve it, so we are going to work hard and start from the beginning. We can't start late in the derby because we want three points."

Gutierrez last played in the derby in April 2013 on a bad day for Tyneside as Sunderland ran out 3-0 winners at St James' Park