Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals punishment he gave himself after dodging ‘running’ forfeit for yellow card against Man City

The Argentine will not be on the touchline when the Blues take on Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. He was suspended after entering the pitch to argue with referee Anthony Taylor during his side's 4-4 draw with Manchester City.

Pochettino gave striker Nicolas Jackson a punishment after being suspended for arguing with referees and explained that he had to do a forfeit of his own. He told reporters: "[Jackson] had to run [for his punishment]. And I am going to pay for a dinner because I got suspended and I cannot run, so I prefer to pay."

Pochettino, who was previously booked in matches against Brighton and Burnley, apologised to Taylor after making his initial protest, saying after the game: "I need to apologise to Anthony and the referees and the fourth official. I said 'why stop in this moment, the action.' Then I turned and said 'I deserve, I deserve to be booked. Because I crossed the limit, so I want to apologise because it’s not a good image for me and for football, this type of behaviour."

Chelsea have endured a rough start to the season but have had a bit of a resurgence over the last month, having won two and drawn one of their last three matches. They currently sit 10th in the Premier League after 12 matches, 12 points behind leaders Manchester City.

Pochettino's Chelsea team visit St. James' Park to face a Newcastle team who sit four points ahead of them in the Premier League on Saturday. That game will be followed by a home clash against Brighton on December 3.