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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