Devastated defender Steven Taylor has admitted Newcastle had only themselves to blame for an unprecedented fourth successive derby defeat by Sunderland. Sunday's high-octane clash at St James' Park looked to be heading for a first goalless draw since May 1990 when Adam Johnson settled it with a 90th-minute winner, his third goal in as many visits to Tyneside. Victory was little more than the Black Cats deserved after creating the better chances throughout the game, but it arrived with the Magpies on top and pushing for a winner of their own. Steven Taylor (right) finds himself on the wrong side of Sunderland forward Steven Fletcher on Sunday
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Newcastle lost the Tyne-Wear derby after a late Adam Johnson goal
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Steven Taylor says Newcastle were just trying to see the game out
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Earlier on, Taylor crashed into the post and cut his eye and cheek
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The Newcastle defender also said Johnson is a top-class player
@placeholder looked in a bad way as he was assisted by Newcastle medics in the goalmouth during the match