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Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has rejected accusations that he celebrated his goal in Sunday's 6-0 victory over Aston Villa with a Nazi-style salute.

Opening goalscorer Joey Barton was delighted with Newcastle's 6-0 thrashing of Aston Villa but insisted no-one at the club would be getting carried away.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton says that he can force his way into the England squad after claiming that he is "as good as anybody in the country".

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has blasted modern footballers for losing touch with reality. The 27-year-old, who was sentenced to six months in jail for assault and affray amid a catalogue of misdemeanours in recent years, insists the trouble he has brought upon himself has kept his feet firmly on the ground.

Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has ended his interest in Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton.

Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has ended his interest in Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton.

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed he decided not to pursue disciplinary action against Joey Barton because the controversial midfielder "has had enough bad press".

Joey Barton could still face a FA charge despite Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor's decision not to lodge an official complaint over an alleged racist remark made by the Newcastle United midfielder during Monday night's match at St James' Park.

Obafemi Martins sent Newcastle hurtling up the Premier League table but still could not keep Joey Barton out of the headlines.