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.
9. Chelsea - Dirty rating total score: 58.5
Fouls: 93. Yellow cards: 7. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 1. Photo: Pool
10. Newcastle United - Dirty rating total score: 59
Fouls: 84. Yellow cards: 17. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: Stu Forster
11. Aston Villa - Dirty rating total score: 59
Fouls: 90. Yellow cards: 14. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: ALASTAIR GRANT
12. Leicester City - Dirty rating total score: 60
Fouls: 82. Yellow cards: 19. Yellow then Red cards: 0. Straight red cards: 0. Photo: Michael Regan