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Jonjo Shelvey warned to be wary of teams targeting him by manager Rafa Benitez as he prepares to face Wolves for first time after racist language ban

Rafa Benitez says Jonjo Shelvey has to mature and be mindful of teams targeting him as the Newcastle midfielder prepares to face Wolves for the first time since serving a five-game ban for using racially-aggravated language towards their player Romain Saiss.

The 24-year-old is sure to receive a hostile reception at Molineux on Saturday evening after an independent commission set up by the FA found him guilty of abusing the Moroccan midfielder during the 2-0 defeat at St James' Park in September.

Jonjo Shelvey faces Wolves with Newcastle having served his five-match FA ban
Jonjo Shelvey faces Wolves with Newcastle having served his five-match FA ban

Shelvey is set to skipper the side for the televised clash and his recent form since returning from his suspension last month has been the reason behind Newcastle's rise back to the top of the Championship.