Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson cut a relieved figure following his side's well-earned win over Newcastle United this afternoon.
He had every right to be, too, with Crystal Palace now sitting on 39 points: 12th in the Premier League table with an 11 point advantage over Cardiff City in the relegation zone.
Speaking after the match, the Eagles boss praised his team - paying particular attention to the talismanic pair who secured the game's only goal: Wilfried Zaha and Luka Milivojevic.
On the match, Hodgson expressed pride and satisfaction with the result, saying: "It was a very important game; hard fought.