Newcastle defender Habib Beye is free to play in Saturday’s derby clash with Sunderland after an appeal against his red card on Monday evening was upheld.
The Senegal international was dismissed for a professional foul on Manchester City striker Robinho by referee Rob Styles, but the Magpies immediately launched an appeal.
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