Feeling smug: Alan Pardew (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has risked the wrath of Tottenham fans by admitting he does not care if his team lose their final game of the season against Arsenal after securing Premier League survival at Loftus Road.

The Magpies arrived in west London with their top-flight status still in jeopardy and fell behind to a debatable Loic Remy penalty on 11 minutes.

But they were ahead before half-time as QPR defender Jose Bosingwa twice handed them crucial goals.

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The two-time Champions League winner first tugged on Hatem Ben Arfa’s shirt to give away a penalty, which the Frenchman powered home, before his under-hit back-pass allowed Yoan Gouffran to score the winner.

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The visitors had to hang on after goalkeeper Rob Elliot saw red for a second caution but got the points to ensure they will stay up.



‘I’m very pleased. It was a very important game for this football club,’ said Pardew.

‘I thought the first ten minutes we were almost playing with a noose around our neck we were so tense and tight.

‘I don’t really care if Arsenal win 4-0 [next weekend], if I’m honest. I’m sure Spurs will, but I only care that our fans enjoy themselves.’