Newcastle United center-back Fabian Schar's involvement in his side's 1-0 win against Southampton in the opening game lasted just 28 minutes after he was sent off for a headbutt on Ben Brereton Diaz.<br /><br />The incident caused tempers to flare among both players, first on the pitch and later in the tunnel, while Newcastle legend Alan Shearer branded the incident 'ultimate shousery'. <br /><br />Schar, 32, was shoved to the floor from behind and reacted angrily, first pushing Diaz and then putting his forehead forward before the Saints star fell theatrically.<br /><br />As a large group of players quickly surrounded the scene, Brereton Diaz continued to writhe on the ground as the Newcastle defender gestured for him to get up. <br /><br />Fellow center-back Dan Burn even appears to try to lift the striker as Magpies keeper Nick Pope and Southampton center-forward Adam Armstrong also intervene. <br /><br />And despite a VAR check, Newcastle were reduced to 10 men to put their start to the season under threat. <br /><br />A Premier League statement said: 'The referee issued a red card to Schär for violent conduct. VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s call.'<br /><br />Newcastle legend Alan Shearer responded to the incident by posting on X, formerly Twitter: 'Shousery at its finest but so stupid from Schar.'<br /><br />The center-back now faces a three-match ban after the straight red card, leaving manager Eddie Howe scratching around for reinforcements at the back.<br /><br />And it comes at the worst possible time for Newcastle with the side already locked in negotiations for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. <br /><br />Yesterday it was reported that Palace is set to reject an initial £ 60 million offer from Newcastle for Marc Guehi.<br /><br />Mail Sport first revealed the news that the Magpies had submitted their fourth offer for the England international on Friday morning.<br /><br />However, sources close to the deal are indicating that the package is still not suitable for Palace.<br /><br />It is understood the latest offer comprises a guaranteed £60million plus a further £5million in add-ons.<br /><br />Palace wants a minimum of £65million for Guehi and it appears chairman Steve Parish is demanding that amount in guaranteed money, excluding additional bonuses, meaning Newcastle face paying closer to £70million to complete the transfer.<br /><br />Despite the early setback, the Magpies managed to clinch an opening goal on the stroke of halftime through Joelinton to take the lead against the newly promoted side.<br /><br />Saints keeper Alex McCarthy made a huge error by passing the ball straight to Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who then knocked the ball to the Brazilian who stroked it home.
