Why Dan Burn is not playing against Man City this weekend as Newcastle suffer blow

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Newcastle will be without Dan Burn as they look to kickstart their season with a big result against Manchester City this weekend.The Magpies are hoping to get back on track after the international break, as they welcome the Citizens to St James’ Park in Saturday’s 5:30pm kick-off.GettyDan Burn will miss his first Premier League match of the season on Saturday[/caption]Despite some impressive displays in Europe, Eddie Howe‘s side have struggled in the Premier League, and are currently 14th in the table.A big performance against City would certainly help to turn the tide, but Newcastle will be without one of their key players for the clash.Burn played all 90 minutes of England’s 2-0 win over Albania in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday.But he will not return to action with his club side at the weekend, as he is unavailable for selection. It’s a major blow for Eddie Howe’s side, with the defender starting all 11 of their Premier League games this season, while Man City will look to take advantage of this with a win that would put them a point within leaders Arsenal.Why is Dan Burn not available against Man City?The 33-year-old will play no part this weekend as he is suspended.Burn was sent off in the Toon Army’s last match – a 3-1 away defeat to Brentford – as he was shown a second yellow card.Both of his bookings came for fouls on Dango Ouattara, the first of which came in the 59th minute, before receiving his marching orders in the 73rd minute.But things could arguably have been even worse for Burn, who was fortunate not to concede a penalty on the hour mark.In another incident involving Ouattara, the Bees forward went down following a challenge from Burn inside the box.Ouattara went down in dramatic fashion following a challenge from BurnGettyOuattara could not believe he was booked for simulationGettyBut to the surprise of many, referee Stuart Attwell deemed his tackle to be of minimal contact and instead booked Ouattara for simulation.VAR then reviewed the incident and stuck with Attwell’s decision of no penalty, despite replays showing contact from Burn.This proved a controversial decision, and drew criticism in the talkSPORT studio from former Arsenal man Perry Groves.Commentating on the clash, Groves said of the incident: “He’s exaggerated it, but 100 per cent there is contact there. “So, you can’t book Ouattara for diving because he’s actually been fouled.“I cannot believe that Paul Tierney hasn’t got involved in that, that’s ridiculous.”GettyBurn was eventually shown his marching orders at the Gtech Community Stadium[/caption]But Burn’s luck soon ran out, as he was then sent off following his third altercation with Ouattara.The England international brought down the wide man as he raced towards the box, and immediately accepted his fate as he was shown a second yellow.With the score level at the time, his dismissal proved a turning point as Brentford went on to win 3-1.Newcastle v Man City: How to followThis Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, November 22 November, and kick-off at St James’ Park is set for 5:30pm.The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier LeagueThere will also be live updates throughout the afternoon on talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com.Man City head into their Newcastle clash off the back of a 3-0 win over LiverpoolAFPtalkSPORT’s GameDay Phone-In with Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy will keep you posted as the goals go in.To listen to talkSPORT via the website, click HERE for the live stream.Alternatively, you can tune in on the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.