Luka Milivojevic's late penalty earned Crystal Palace a barely deserved 1-0 win at Newcastle United to all but secure their Premier League safety.
Relegation remains a mathematical possibility, but appears only a distant threat after Roy Hodgson's side moved 11 points clear, four ahead of their hosts.
Magpies boss Rafael Benitez revealed in the build-up to the match that he was waiting for confirmation over his future at the club, but may face a further delay until the Magpies can secure their own top-flight status.
Both sides had a goal disallowed in the first half, with Salomon Rondon and James Tomkins the frustrated parties, though replays showed the officials were right in both instances.