Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was disqualified for three matches for hitting an opponent in the face.

Football Association disqualified striker Newcastle Alexander Mitrovic for three matches.

In a match against West Ham, the Serb inflicted a deliberate elbow in the face of the player "hammers" Manuel Lansini. The referee did not see this episode during the game, so the incident was taken by FA.

Thus, Mitrovic will not help Newcastle in the games against Swansea, Stoke City and Brighton.

After three rounds, Rafa Benitez's team takes the 14th position in the Premier League standings, gaining three points - one win and two losses.