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:
13. Newcastle United - 204 disciplinary points
45 yellow cards | 2 red cards | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan
14. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 200 disciplinary points
45 yellow cards | 2 red cards | Getty Images Photo: Stephen Pond
15. Chelsea - 200 disciplinary points
50 yellow cards | 0 red cards | Getty Images Photo: Laurence Griffiths
16. Crystal Palace - 192 disciplinary points
40 yellow cards | 2 red cards | Getty Images Photo: IAN KINGTON
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