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Nicolas Jackson banned for rest of season after sending off

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea reacts after being shown a red card for clashing with Sven Botman of Newcastle United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea reacts after being shown a red card for clashing with Sven Botman of Newcastle United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will miss the rest of the Premier League season due to a red card for violent conduct against Newcastle.
Jackson was sent off after catching defender Sven Botman with his elbow, initially receiving a yellow card that was upgraded to red after a VAR review.
The three-match ban will see Jackson miss crucial games against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, impacting chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes.
The red card significantly hampered chelsea, who were already trailing 1-0 after an early goal by Sandro Tonali.
Jackson will be available for the Europa Conference League final against Real Betis.

Nicolas Jackson banned for rest of Premier League season after red card — In full