Outspoken Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has labelled Arsenal’s Gervinho a ‘cheat’ after Saturday’s heated 0-0 draw at St James’ Park.
The Ivorian was shown a red card on his debut for the Gunners in the English Premier League for landing a slap on Barton, after the transfer-listed United man grappled with the new Arsenal forward.
Gervinho had fallen in the penalty area under a challenge from Cheick Tiote, with an incensed Barton grabbing the Ivorian and a melee ensuing.
Gervinho responded by slapping Barton – who went to ground – and the former Lille attacker was shown a straight red card.
“Merely called out a fellow professional for blatantly cheating. Everyone hates cheats,” Barton tweeted on Saturday after the game.
“What do people want me to do, stand and trade blows with Gervinho?. If u raise ur hands to players faces, u should beoff. Ref got it right…”
“I train all summer to have him cheat us out of hard earned point. Its not on. Diving should be 3 game ban. Respect the game.”
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