13 points clear of 18th, and probably half the points needed to survive in just 9 games. Excellent work from Pardew as no doubt the first objective this season was to avoid the drop. I thought he waited too long to take Obertan off, and I'd have took Simpson off for Santon instead of putting Shola on, hopefully he realises Marveaux and Santon have to start ahead of those 2 soon.