Adam Johnson says

        

  Their run-in also includes a Tyne-Wear derby at Newcastle on 14 April and games with top-four hopefuls Everton on 20 April and Tottenham on 19 May.The Black Cats are a point above the relegation zone and face Chelsea on Sunday in Di Canio's first match since replacing Martin O'Neill as boss.When players are full of confidence they're going to play well, so hopefully we can take that into Sunday because it's a tough game and a big game.Di Canio has no experience of managing in the Premier League.But Johnson believes the Italian will get the best out of his players after installing fresh belief in the squad.But Johnson says the team heads for Chelsea with new-found confidence thanks to the 44-year-old former Swindon Town boss, who was appointed on 31 March.He's a confident manager and wants to make his players feel like they're the best players in the world.Johnson has struggled for form since his £10m move from Manchester City last August, but he added: "It's been a lot different.