Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade is hauled down by Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol (Image: PA)

If anybody was in doubt that Nick Woltemade was being targeted for some of the Premier League's rough stuff - they need only have clapped their eyes on the opening seconds of off the ball action during the 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Within seconds of City kicking off the game, Josko Gvardiol made a beeline for the 6ft 6in German international and clattered him as he attempted to close down the Citizens.

With Woltemade now wise to the special interest being paid to him by opponents he was able to show the Croatia star away but it would set the tone for the match.

Gvardiol then inflicted what looked like a rugby tackle on Woltemade near the halfway line without getting booked. For Wol

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