A Newcastle United player was prohibited from playing against West Ham as a result of a Premier League rule and a contentious incident at Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle United’s main player was prohibited from playing against West Ham United due to Premier League regulations and subsequent controversy. Nottingham Forest The forthcoming Premier League match against West Ham United will be played without Dan Burn for Newcastle United following the international break.

Burn was issued his fifth yellow card of the season in controversial circumstances at Nottingham Forest, and as a consequence, he was issued a one-match suspension. In three weeks, he will be available for the journey to Crystal Palace. PublicityIn the opening minutes of the 3-1 victory over Forest on Sunday, referee Anthony Taylor issued a booking to Burn for a challenge on Morgan Gibbs-White. However, the infraction was committed after Forest’s Ryan Yates elbowed Newcastle defender Tino Livramento in the mouth, necessitating medical attention.

Burn had to avoid receiving any additional bookings in the Premier League until the conclusion of 2024; however, he will now serve his suspension against West Ham. According to Premier League regulations, players who accumulate five cautions within the initial 19 games of a league season are required to serve a one-match suspension. In order to avoid a ban, Fabian Schar and Joelinton must go an additional eight Premier League games without receiving another booking, as they currently have four.
“It is exceedingly uncommon for me to rush to the fourth official, but I believed that Tino had been elbowed in the face, and it was an obvious free kick.

However, it was not awarded, and Dan ultimately suffered the consequences,” Howe stated in an interview with The Gazette. “He is under the impression that he is obligated to commit the foul at that precise moment.”

“We were aware that we would eventually lose Dan, and Fabby and Joey are in the same situation. Therefore, I am likely relieved that we are not losing them all simultaneously.” Dan’s departure is a significant setback; he has performed exceptionally this season.