Newcastle vs Southampton CHAOS as Fabian Schar is sent off for headbutt after Ben Brereton Diaz threw himself to the floor… before players wait to confront him in the tunnel and Alan Shearer calls it ‘ultimate s***housery’

Newcastle United centre again Fabian Schar’s involvement in his facet’s 1-0 win in opposition to Southampton within the opening sport of the season lasted simply 28 minutes after he was despatched off for a headbutt on Ben Brereton Diaz.

The incident triggered tempers to flare amongst each units of gamers, first on the pitch and later within the tunnel, whereas Newcastle legend Alan Shearer branded the incident ‘final s***housery’. 

Schar, 32, was shoved to the ground from behind and reacted angrily, first pushing Diaz after which placing his brow ahead earlier than the Saints star fell theatrically.

As a big group of gamers rapidly surrounded the scene, Brereton Diaz continued to writhe round on the bottom because the Newcastle defender gestured for him to rise up. 

Fellow centre again Dan Burn even seems to attempt to elevate the striker up as Magpies keeper Nick Pope and Southampton centre ahead Adam Armstrong additionally intervene. 

Schar, 32, was shoved to the ground from behind and reacted angrily, first pushing Diaz after which placing his brow ahead

A scuffle then ensued as Newcastle gamers reacted angrily to the choice

Tempers then flared as soon as once more within the tunnel at half-time as Dan Burn and Jan Bednarek locked horns

And regardless of a VAR examine, Newcastle had been decreased to 10 males to place their begin to the season below menace. 

A Premier League assertion stated: ‘The referee issued a pink card to Schär for violent conduct. VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s name.’

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer responded to the incident by posting on X, previously Twitter: ‘S***housery at its most interesting however so silly from Schar.’

The centre-back now faces a three-match ban after the straight pink card, leaving supervisor Eddie Howe scratching round for reinforcements on the again.

And it comes on the worst doable time for Newcastle with the facet already locked in negotiations for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. 

Yesterday it was reported that Palace are set to reject an preliminary £60million provide from Newcastle for Marc Guehi.

Mail Sport first revealed the information that the Magpies had submitted their fourth provide for the England worldwide on Friday morning.

However sources near the deal are indicating that the bundle continues to be not appropriate for Palace.

It’s understood the most recent provide contains of a assured £60million plus an extra £5million in add-ons.

Palace need a minimal £65million for Guehi and it seems chairman Steve Parish is demanding that quantity in assured cash, excluding further bonuses, that means Newcastle face paying nearer to £70million to finish the switch.

Regardless of the early setback, the Magpies managed to clinch a gap purpose on the strroke of half time by means of Joelinton to take the lead in opposition to the newly-promoted facet.

Saints keeper Alex McCarthy made an enormous error by passing the ball straight to Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who then knocked the ball to the Brazilian who stroked it dwelling.  

Newcastle icon Alan Shearer responded to the incident in a put up on X, previously Twitter

Newcastle have been on the hunt for defensive reinforcements, together with Marc Guehi

Regardless of the early setback, the Magpies managed to clinch a gap purpose on the strroke of half time by means of Joelinton

Magpies gamers, together with Bruno Guimaraes (left), had been left fuming after Craig Pawson (proper) despatched off their centre-back

The centre-back now faces a three-match ban after the straight pink card, leaving supervisor Eddie Howe scratching round for reinforcements on the again

After the half time whistle was blown, plenty of gamers clashed within the St James’s Park tunnel however the fracas didn’t final lengthy.

The scuffle in the course of the break appeared to start out with Southampton’s Jan Bednarek ready for a gaggle of Newcastle gamers and shouting some phrases at Burn.

The centre-backs then lock horns as different teammates, together with Brereton Diaz, go the pair within the tunnel.