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Newcastle United: Fans flock to news about Fabian Schar

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Lots of Newcastle United fans have been talking about a news update involving Fabian Schar.

The official Newcastle United Twitter account recently relayed an update about Schar, confirming that the club’s appeal to overturn the defender’s red card against Arsenal has proved to be unsuccessful. It means that the Swiss defender will be suspended for the Magpies’ next three Premier League games.

Did Schar deserve a red card?

Yes

Yes

No

No

The club’s next three games will see them take on Leicester City, Manchester City and Sheffield United. Schar was sent off by referee Mike Dean in the 90th minute of the game against the Gunners after a challenge on young Gabriel Martinelli (as per NUFC.co.uk).

The club’s tweet about Schar drew the attention of many Newcastle fans, who made their views clear about the defender.

What did Newcastle fans make of the news about Schar?

“@premierleague tryin to send us down.”

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“Of course! Blatant bias…almost funny now.”

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“Unbelievable decision. Never a red. #NUFC”

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“Disgrace! That was never a red.
With Schar suspended and Jamaal Lascelles injured, Newcastle now have only two out-and-out options at centre-back (As per Transfermarkt).
It suggests that Steve Bruce’s men will have to make do with only two centre-back options for the next few games, which might not be a favourable situation for the club. Considering that, it is easy to see why the club’s fans are angry.

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