The result saw the Black Cats leapfrog rivals Newcastle in the table

Magpies defender Daryl Janmaat is out for revenge in reverse fixture

Newcastle’s Daryl Janmaat has taken a swipe at Wear-Tyne derby victors Sunderland by claiming: ‘We’re much better than you and will get our revenge in March’.

The 10-man Magpies were beaten 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on Sunday as the Black Cats extended their winning sequence to a record-breaking six matches.

The result also took Sam Allardyce’s team above their rivals in the Premier League relegation zone and, while Janmaat admits there is serious concern over Newcastle’s position, the Holland defender insists they are a far superior side.

Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat is confident the Magpies can exact derby revenge on Sunderland in March

Steven Fletcher saw off Newcastle with a composed finish to score Sunderland's third in the 3-0 victory

‘I believe we are much better than them,’ said Janmaat, whose club have appealed Bobby Madley’s decision to send off Fabricio Coloccini following his penalty-box barge on Steven Fletcher at the end of the first half.

‘We play them again in a few months (March 19) and then we have to show them.

‘In the first half you could see who wanted to play, who was the better team. And I think in every case of the game we were better.

‘Then we got a red card, it is unbelievable. I don’t like to blame referees but it was a big part of the game because it was not a penalty. A red card was crazy in my opinion. That kills the game.

‘It was nothing. It is a contact sport. He only put his body between him and the guy. It was an easy goal (to make it 1-0) for them.

‘We dominated them. It is disappointing when you lose 3-0 and you don’t deserve it.’

Coloccini (right) vents his frustration after being given his marching orders by Madley

Newcastle have won just once in 10 games this season to leave them second from bottom and two points from safety.

And Janmaat added: ‘I would prefer to play s*** and win, but we can build on this.

‘In the last few games we have been better and better. I believe the points will come.

‘We all want better than to be in the relegation zone. We haven’t had a good start - that is simple. It is a worry and we have to improve.

‘But I think in the last two or three games we have shown some promising things. I think we can do it, but every time there is something new that costs us the game, and on Sunday it was the ref.’

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren also blamed Madley for defeat but will not face FA action having been careful with his post-match comments.

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren criticised Madley's decision for sending off Coloccini post-match

Meanwhile, Sunderland striker Fletcher – scorer of the third goal – prefers only to look forward after their first win of the season and has credited victory to the arrival of Allardyce.

‘He is a big man, he is a big presence,’ said the Scotland international.

‘When he walks in the room everyone shuts up and listens to him, so that’s a good start.

‘He is probably the most organised manager I have worked with and he demands a lot from everyone. He works hard on the training pitch and is very hands on, which is good.

Striker Fletcher was barged off the ball by Coloccini in first-half stoppage time but it was a marginal call

‘There was maybe a lack of belief at the start of the season. We just manage to survive every season and you are going in thinking, “Is it going to happen again?”.

‘But the boys have got a lot of confidence now with the new manager coming in. You look at his record and that is a massive boost.’

Of the penalty controversy, Fletcher said: ‘I was just looking at the ball so didn’t actually know Coloccini was coming.