Barton sidelined for up to eight weeks

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments on Saturday.

Barton sidelined for up to eight weeks

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments on Saturday.

The 26-year-old limped off just 17 minutes into Saturday’s 2-2 Barclays Premier League draw with Wigan after being hurt in a challenge with Lee Cattermole.

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