The first for kicking the ball away was petty, because he DID make the foul, and the second for a clash with Andy Carroll right in front of referee Mike Dean defied belief.
Alan Pardew: "I think he does owe the team a little bit if I am honest.
"That sending off was needless and he would possibly be the first to admit that.
"But he has been absolutely superb for us and I am looking for a big game from him.
"He is only a young player, 25, and he has already got 27 national caps for France. This is a guy who could win 50, 60 or 70 caps for France.
"He is a powerful player and he is better player now than he was back then when we first signed him.
"He is better now and that is because he has more experience and a better knowledge of the Premier League.
"He has technically improved, without a doubt."