Newcastle United star dealt suspension blow - will miss Wolves and Nottingham Forest games

Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United Football Writer at NewcastleWorld

Published 4th Mar 2023, 13:48 BST
Updated 4th Mar 2023, 13:50 BST
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Newcastle United will be without one of their key players for next two Premier League matches.

Newcastle United will be without Joelinton for the next two Premier League fixtures after the Brazilian picked up his 10th yellow card of the campaign against Manchester City. The 25-year-old picked up the booking in the 53rd minute.

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Premier League rules state any player that is shown 10 yellow cards in their side’s first 32 Premier League fixtures will serve a two-game suspension. United’s clash with Pep Guardiola’s side was the 24th match of the season.

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Joelinton will now miss league matches against Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest away.

United trailed 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium when Joelinton was yellow carded after Phil Foden’s 15th minute opener.

Related topics:Manchester CityWolvesNottingham Forest

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