Barton could face FA action

Joey Barton could find himself in trouble with the Football Association after he appeared to punch Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen in Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park last night.

Barton could face FA action

Joey Barton could find himself in trouble with the Football Association after he appeared to punch Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen in Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park last night.

Barton lashed out at Pedersen with a blow to his stomach that caused the Norway international to fall to the ground.

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