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Barton jailed

LIVERPOOL: Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been jailed for six months after admitting to charges of assault and affray. The 25-year-old Barton was arrested in Liverpool in December 27 after becoming involved in a confrontation outside a McDonald’s restaurant. Barton did not play again for Newcastle until January 29 and was involved in 13 of the final games of the season. — AP