Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew to learn fate over headbutt today

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew will discover today what punishment he will face for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler during a Premier League clash earlier this month.

The Football Association issued a misconduct charge against the 52-year-old following the incident, which occurred on the touchline at the KC Stadium during the Magpies' 4-1 victory on March 1.

Pardew, who accepted the charge, will stand before a three-man independent regulatory commission in today's personal hearing.

According to The Independent, reports have emerged claiming that Pardew may opt to take an anger management course, while a stadium ban is said to be a possible punishment for the Newcastle boss.

Pardew is expected to release a personal statement.