Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has been rewarded by the Premier League for his efforts in January by being named Player of the Month.

The former Manchester City player went through a period of struggle at the Stadium of Light, but the 26-year-old has found his form under new head coach Gus Poyet.

Johnson netted five goals last month, three of which came in the Black Cats' 4-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on January 11.

Sunderland have pulled themselves out of the relegation zone and currently sit 14th in the table.