Aston Villa star Jhon Duran SENT OFF for moment of madness against Newcastle with Toon stars left furious
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JHON DURAN saw red after a horror challenge on Fabian Schar. The Aston Villa striker, 21, finally dislodged Ollie Watkins in the starting XI for Unai Emery in recent weeks. But he lasted just half an hour in the Boxing Day trip to Newcastle. Already showing his frustration earlier on after another decision went against him, Duran lost his cool while in a foot race with Schar.
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The Colombian youngster lost out in the battle and slipped into a tackle on the Newcastle centre-back. He seemingly landed on his left foot on Schar's left hip. But in a secondary action, Duran flicked his right boot out, catching Schar on the back with his studs and then pushing his foot up towards his opponent's head.
Referee Anthony Taylor took his time before brandishing the red card - and they were few complaints from the Villa man, his team-mates or manager. Duran then risked further punishment by furiously kicking a water bottle on the sidelines before being marched down the tunnel.
Emery barely even looked at his No9, knowing he may well have ruined Christmas for Villa. The visitors fell behind in just the second minute at St James' Park thanks to Anthony Gordon's superb curling finish. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
