We've taken a look at the number of yellow and red cards Premier League sides have had this season, as well as the total number of fouls (via WhoScored data), and awarded half a point for a foul, one for a yellow, three for a yellow/red and five for a straight red to calculate the 'dirty' rating. Here's a look at how Newcastle United and their divisional rivals rank in the table.
1. Liverpool - Dirty rating total score: 45
Fouls: 76. Yellow cards: 7. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: MATT DUNHAM
2. Wolves - Dirty rating total score: 48.5
Fouls: 83. Yellow cards: 7. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: ANDREW BOYERS
3. Arsenal - Dirty rating total score: 50.5
Fouls: 79. Yellow cards: 11. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: IAN KINGTON
4. Burnley - Dirty rating total score: 50.5
Fouls: 79. Yellow cards: 11. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: STU FORSTER