Habib Beye has been cleared to play for Newcastle United Football Club this weekend.

It looked as though the defender would miss the derby against Sunderland through suspension, but the Football Association have rescinded the red card he picked up against Manchester City.

"I'm glad I can play against Sunderland because you enjoy playing in derbies - games like this are why you are a footballer,” said Beye. "I'm very happy because I think it was a bad decision.

“I got the ball and I could not believe it when he gave the penalty and the red card because I was sure I got the ball. You know as a defender when you have got the tackle.

“When I made that tackle, I was 100% confident I could get the ball."