5 Heated exchanges between managers and players

#4 Alan Pardew headbutts Meyler

Meyler had to be held back by the fourth official

Leading 3-1 with the game seemingly comfortable for the Magpies, Hull City's Meyler ran hard to pick the ball up from a throw-in as it bobbed by the touchline. He quickly brushed Newcastle manager Alan Pardew out of the way so he could take the throw-in, but Pardew wasn't impressed.

Angry at the disrespectful push, Pardew squared up to say a few words to the much younger fellow. He took him right on, pushing him away - with his head. Meyler pushed him back as if trying to tame a crazy old goat. Some harsh words were said before the touchline calmed down.

After a few deliberations with his colleagues, referee Kevin Friend sent the Toon manager to the stands. Pardew later apologised and said, "I was simply trying to get the lad out of my way but it simply all flared up around me". Sounds like red mist to us, but then again - Alan Pardew isn't the saintliest of managers, as Pellegrini might attest.