Jonas Gutierrez is determined to take his frustrations out on Sunderland as he targets derby glory next week.

The 28-year-old Argentinian saw his side squander a 2-0 lead over struggling Wolves on Saturday to emerge with only a point when three were there for the taking. However, the Magpies will have little time to reflect on a disappointing afternoon as they begin preparations for next Sunday's clash with the Black Cats on Tyneside.

The completion of a double over their arch-rivals would go much of the way to making the season for their fans, and provide the perfect antidote to a wasteful afternoon. Gutierrez said: "We lost two points, so we were upset about the result. But now we have to focus on the next game."

He added: "Of course that's a game that stands out. It's something completely different compared to any other game in the Premier League.

"We know what the fans expect from this game - they don't care if you play well, just about the three points.

"We are at home, so we have to take the three points because we lost two, so we have to get the win next week."

Gutierrez, whose well-struck goal was his third against Wolves, was able to take little consolation from it.

He said: "I don't score too many and I have three against Wolves. But after this one, I am not happy at all because we didn't get the three points."

It is perhaps a measure of how far the Magpies have come in the last year that a draw felt like a defeat, and while it was an opportunity missed, manager Alan Pardew is confident it will not derail what has been a hugely encouraging season to date.

He said: "We have taken the draw, we have to accept that, and hopefully if we can win against Sunderland, we will be in good shape."