Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan saw a straight red for his shocking tackle on Everton's Victor Anichebe but was that one of the worst challenges you have seen? Let's takes a look at other shocking challenges.
Keane takes his revenge at HaalandKEANE'S X-RATED REVENGE
Keane missed most of the 1997-98 season with a cruciate ligament injury, caused by an attempted tackle on Alf Inge-Haaland, but what really upset the Manchester United skipper was Haaland's claim he was faking it.
In 2001 he took his revenge on the player, by now playing for City. He was handed a massive ban and fine after admitting in his autobiography: 'I'd waited long enough. I fu***ng hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you ****. And don't ever stand over me sneering about fake injuries.'
Rangers midfielder Ian Durrant was one of Britain's brightest football prospects before he suffered an horrific leg break in 1998.
Durrant was ruled out for three years after his leg was broken by Neil Simpson in an explosive encounter at Pittodrie and was never the same player again. The bad blood between the two clubs continues some 20 years later.
The Rangers player-manager was never one to shirk a challenge, but even he must wince when he watches a re-run of this shocker.
In a 1988 European Cup clash with Steaua Bucharest Souness connects with a Bucharest opponent's groin before claiming to have been the victim himself.
Harald SchumacherFRENCH FARCE
For some, this remains the most brutal foul in the history of the game.
The wonderful French side of 1982 had the better of the typically-efficient Germans in the World Cup semi-final and had a great chance to take a giant step towards the final when Patrick Battison raced clear through.
He nudged the ball past keeper Harald Schumacher, who turned his back on the French star and ploughed straight into him, leaving him unconscious and sending half his teeth flying out.
Not even a free-kick was awarded and Germany went on to win on penalties.
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