Newcastle United have been criticised for their use of the ‘dark arts’ throughout a season that has shown remarkable signs of progression from Eddie Howe’s squad.
A return to the Champions League is on the cards as the Magpies mix it with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool in their bid to secure a top four finish this season. Unlike in meetings with English football’s ‘top six’ during previous seasons, where United suffered heavy defeats and offered little resistence to the threat they faced, Howe and his players have more than matched their high-calibre opposition with a mixture of skill and strength.
The current group of Magpies have used a physical approach when needed and with that has come some punishment from match officials - but which United players are ranked amongst the most cautioned players in the Premier League this season?
1. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea)
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2. Boubakary Soumare (Leicester City)
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3. Romeo Lavia (Southampton)
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4. Kenny Tete (Fulham)
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