Why Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino won't be on the touchline for Premier League clash with Newcastle - explained

Chelsea head north to take on Newcastle on Saturday afternoon with the aim of making it four games in a row without defeat. However, they will have to do so without their Argentine coach giving instructions on the touchline.

Pochettino will not be present because he must serve a touchline ban. The coach was shown a yellow card for storming onto the pitch to argue with referee Anthony Taylor during his team's 4-4 draw with Manchester City before the international break. It was his third booking of the season, resulting in a suspension. The manager revealed he is going to punish himself for the misdemeanour.

Chelsea head into the league game on a good run, having won two and drawn one of their last three matches in all competitions. They are 10th in the Premier League after 12 matches and sit four points behind Saturday's hosts.

After the trip to Newcastle, Pochettino will be back on the sidelines when the Blues take on Brighton in the league on December 3.