As the rain came lashing down at a dreary Turf Moor, Burnley's despondent supporters poured out of the stadium early in the second half knowing their miserable season was almost over.
Alexander Isak's 54th-minute goal in the 4-1 home humbling by Newcastle United set the visiting fans bouncing and sparked a mass exodus from the locals, leaving the Clarets clinging on to their top-flight status by their fingertips.
A wretched showing, their 12th defeat at home this season, means Vincent Kompany's side are five points adrift of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with two games remaining.