This is how 'dirty' Newcastle United have been this season compared to Premier League rivals

Newcastle United have picked up their fair share of yellow and red cards this season – but where do they rank among the so-called ‘dirtiest’ teams?

Clubs are given disciplinary points throughout the season, with four awarded for a caution; ten given for two bookings or denying a goal-scoring opportunity; and 12 given for more serious offences. Using that point system, we’ve worked out the ‘dirtiest’ teams in the top-flight. Click through the pages to see where the Magpies lie: