Yes, yes, yes, yes... noooooooooooooo! Newcastle four on two. Vurnon Anita surges forward. He must score. No, he tries to square it to Moussa Sissoko, but the ball is claimed by keeper Adrian. Oh Vurnon!!

John Hartson
BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"There is no need for that at all. It is late from Marouane Fellaini. His studs are showing and it's a red card. Paul McShane is still down, and he is a tough lad. He was caught on the inner thigh."

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
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"Today Hull have suffered from what they have been suffering from all season - not being able to put the ball into the back of the net. They've had opportunities but haven't made Manchester United pay. Having said that, Victor Valdes has pulled out two stunning saves."

Manchester United are down to 10 men. Hull need to make the most of their advantage - 10 minutes remaining.

There is hesitation at the back between keeper Adrian and James Tomkins for West Ham that Papiss Cisse almost capitalises on, but he doesn't.

At the other end, former Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan fires fractions wide from 20 yards.

Nailbiting.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

"St James' Park is about as serene as it has been all afternoon - but not that serene. Newcastle have been by far the better side in this second half but as we enter the last 15 minutes there is still the capacity for all that to change."

Manchester United keeper Victor Valdes makes another great save to deny Nikica Jelavic. Even if Hull win, they will go down as it stands.

Newcastle's goalscoring hero - if ever an adjective was apt - Sissoko is bossing the right flank. He delivers a ball into the area for Papiss Cisse whose goalbound header is blocked.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

"Newcastle United's goal has given West Ham United's supporters the chance to turn their fury on manager Sam Allardyce. He is receiving what can be politely termed as the time-honoured gesture of disapproval from thousands of travelling fans along with chants of 'You're Getting Sacked In The Morning'.

"That may be wrong on a contractual technicality but hard to see Allardyce being around for much longer."

Reece Burke is replaced by James Tomkins.

Over on Humberside, Hull are all over Manchester United, but they have not made the deadlock. But as we speak the camera crew at the KC Stdium are ready to grab those shots of tearful home supporters.

Newcastle win another free-kick. This time it comes to nothing. There are 26 minutes and stoppage time for the Magpies to hold on to victory and survival.

Morgan Amalfitano is on for Enner Valencia.

As it stands, Newcastle will finish in 16th with 39 points. What was the fuss all about?

Worth noting that Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko has been criticised on social media for not being fully committed to the cause in recent times. Watch that goal on Match of the Day. Committed.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown
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"They are going absolutely wild but there is still a long way to go. The way that Sissoko wins that header, that is what John Carver has been asking for, total commitment.

"It is just about them calming down, staying on top of things and closing the game out now."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

"They would have heard that roar on the Tyne Bridge. Deafening noise at St James' Park as Moussa Sissoko heads in at the far post. An outpouring of celebration and relief all around the stadium.

"After his own celebrations manager John Carver was gesturing to Daryl Janmaat to keep things calm - while Janmaat was busy urging Newcastle's fans to turn up the volume even more."

Newcastle head coach John Carver got hold of that tension, took a shovel and threw it in the bin. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley sat his his seat before getting up and celebrating with the rest of the hierarchy.

It was said that Newcastle players had their flip-flops on a few weeks ago. I've just seen a beach ball bounce down the St James' Park steps.

Former Newcastle defender Steve Watson
BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"Fantastic goal. Great quality from Jonas Gutierrez on the cross and Moussa Sissoko just did exactly what you want the wide man to do - coming in from the far side, he was powerful. Now Newcastle just have to keep their heads."

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GOAAAAAAAAAAL! Huge, huge goal for Newcastle. Moussa Sissoko leaps highest in the penalty area to head in a cross from the left. He wanted that more than anyone. He demanded that.

Victory assures Newcastle of safety.