Kai Havertz sparks huge brawl with reckless challenge as THREE Newcastle players booked in Arsenal clash

KAI HAVERTZ sparked a mass brawl during Arsenal’s tense trip to Newcastle with a reckless challenge.

But it was the Magpies who ended up having THREE players booked in farcical scenes at St James’ Park.

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Kai Havertz sparked a mass brawl during Arsenal’s clash with NewcastleCredit: Reuters

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Havertz put in a wild lunge on Sean Longstaff and only got booked, causing things to kick off

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Fans and players were left incensed by the German’s reckless challengeCredit: Getty

The wild incident occurred late in the first half of Saturday’s Premier League clash.

As Toon ace Sean Longstaff took control of the ball on the touchline, Arsenal star Havertz came steaming in with a reckless lunge from the side.

The ex-Chelsea man caught his opponent on the leg, prompting Newcastle players and fans to react in fury.

The Magpies rushed to Longstaff’s aid before colliding with Havertz and his Arsenal teamamates.

There was plenty of pushing and shoving from both parties as Havertz was given a yellow card.

VAR also reviewed the challenge before opting against making it a red.

This left Newcastle players incensed, with many left pleading their case with ref Stuart Attwell.

But the official was not in the mood for talking, and instead turned the table on Newcastle’s moaners.

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Anthony Gordon went into the book for dissent

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Fabian Schar soon followed as he complained to ref Stuart Attwell

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Longstaff, the victim of Havertz’s tackle, saw yellow as well

Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar were both given yellow cards for remonstrating.

And Longstaff, the victim of Havertz’s tackle, also went into the book for dissent.

After the match, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “We were close to the incident with Havertz’s foul.

“It looked high, potentially dangerous. That was my initial thought for red card.

“He was probably lucky to get just a yellow”.

Meanwhile, fans reacted in disbelief to Attwell’s free-flowing display with the yellow card, as well as Havertz escaping a red.

One said: “Havertz puts in a warcrime tackle and 3 Newcastle players get booked.”

Another declared: “Lol Havertz effectively got 3 Newcastle players booked. Legend.”

One noted: “Havertz attempts murder and 3 Mewcastle players get booked.”

Another added: “Kai Havertz you genius, taking a yellow to get 3 Newcastle players booked.”

Pundit Gary Neville slammed Havertz’s “stupid” challenge while commentating on the game.

He said: “It’s a stupid, stupid challenge. I think it was dangerous, he was never getting there. He lunges in.”