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Raúl Jiménez sent off: Why did he receive a red? How many Premier League games will he miss?

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Raúl Jiménez was sent off in the first half of Fulham’s Premier League match against Newcastle United on Saturday. The Mexican striker received his marching orders after just 22 minutes at St James’ Park. With the scoreline at 0-0, Jiménez was given a straight red card after flying into a challenge with Newcastle player Sean Longstaff, who remained on the ground for some time after the knock. The experienced striker jumped into the air and collided with the midfielder in the face, before being dismissed after the VAR review was upgraded. Full screen Raúl Jiménez after being shown a red card. SCOTT HEPPELL REUTERS Jiménez this season Before the Newcastle Game , the Mexico international had scored four goals in 15 Premier League appearances for the Craven Cottage outfit this season. Fulham had won three of their last four matches ahead of Saturday’s fixture, including consecutive 5-0 wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham. Raúl Jiménez Fulham delantero México Statistics How many games ...

Leeds' next six games after Liverpool thrashing

Leeds had seemingly taken a huge step towards survival when they edged out fellow relegation candidates Nottingham Forest on home soil, but Javi Gracia's side have since succumbed to back-to-back beatdowns to leave them in a precarious position above the drop zone. The former Watford boss was meant to make this Leeds outfit more stringent and tougher to beat after he succeeded Jesse Marsch. There was initial promise, but Leeds' last three defeats have come by an aggregate score of 15-3. While a 4-1 loss at the Emirates was hardly blasphemous, Crystal Palace's second-half rampage at Elland Road caught everybody off guard. Liverpool then hit Gracia's men for six on Monday night as the Reds secured a rare victory on the road. Dark clouds are forming over west Yorkshire with Leeds' current position ominous. Here's what their upcoming schedule looks like in the wake of Monday night's drubbing. Current Premier League table, top scorers & upcoming fixtures man...