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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.

Holders Manchester United can join Barcelona in the knockout stage of the Champions League with victory at Celtic on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich and Arsenal also have a chance to qualify for the last 16.