Outspoken Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton labelled Arsenal forward Gervinho a "cheat" after a heated 0-0 draw at St James' Park. The Ivorian was shown a red card on his Gunners debut after landing a slap on Barton after the Magpies man grappled with the new Arsenal forward. Gervinho had gone down under a challenge from Cheick Tiote that incensed Barton, who grabbed the Ivorian and a mele insued. During that Gervinho slapped Barton, who went to ground. "Merely called out a fellow professional for blatantly cheating. Everyone hates cheats," Barton tweeted. "If u raise ur hands to players faces, u should be off. Ref got it right..."

Outspoken Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton  labelled Arsenal forward Gervinho a "cheat" after a heated 0-0 draw at St James' Park

Arsenal's Gervinho is a cheat: Barton

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