NICOLAS JACKSON was sent off for dangerously elbowing Newcastle star Sven Botman during the race for Champions League qualification clash.
The Chelsea striker appeared to look at Botman before leading in with his right forearm while jumping up in the air.
VAR review of a possible red card for a serious foul in a soccer match.
Nicolas Jackson was sent off for going in with his elbow on Botman
VAR review of a possible red card for a serious foul in a soccer game.
Jackson looked at Botman before leading in with his forearm and catching the Newcastle star in the face
Referee showing a red card to a soccer player.
Referee John Brooks shows a red card to Jackson in the 35th minuteCredit: Getty
Jackson made no attempt to play the ball and clattered his elbow into Botman in the 33rd minute, with Newcastle leading 1-0.
Referee John Brooks initially gave Jackson a yellow card at St James' Park.
But VAR intervened to check the footage for serious foul play and decided to send Brooks to the monitor.
Fans inside the ground knew what was coming as soon as Brooks went to review the footage.
The ref changed his decision and upgraded the yellow to a straight red, which bans Jackson for the next three league games.
Chelsea have two Premier League games left against Manchester United and fellow Champions League chasers Nottingham Forest.
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