As the Premier League season progresses, several players are facing suspensions or are close to incurring a ban due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Here’s a look at the players currently suspended, as well as those who are one booking away from a suspension.
Players Suspended for Matchweek 16 and Beyond
The following players will miss their respective clubs’ upcoming matches in Matchweek 16 after picking up their fifth yellow card of the season or receiving a red card:
| Player | Club | Next Available |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Neto | Chelsea | MW17 |
| Calvin Bassey | Fulham | MW17 |
| Tom Cairney | Fulham | MW17 |
| Boubakary Soumare | Leicester City | MW17 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | MW17 |
| Rico Lewis | Manchester City | MW17 |
| Yves Bissouma | Tottenham Hotspur | MW17 |
| Jack Stephens | Southampton | MW18 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | Tottenham Hotspur | MW18 |
Notable Suspensions:
- Rico Lewis: The Manchester City midfielder was sent off for two yellow cards in the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace and will miss the derby against Manchester United.
- Jack Stephens: After his red card for violent conduct in Matchweek 14, the Southampton centre-back will miss three additional matches, including the Premier League encounter with Spurs.
- Rodrigo Bentancur: The Tottenham midfielder began his seven-match suspension in Matchweek 12 after breaching FA Rule E3, missing several key fixtures for Spurs.
Players Close to a Ban (4 Yellow Cards)
Players who accumulate five yellow cards in their first 19 matches will receive a one-match suspension. Here are players currently on four yellow cards, who are at risk of being banned in the coming weeks:
| Player | Club | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Jesus | Arsenal | 4 |
| Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa | 4 |
| Lewis Cook | Bournemouth | 4 |
| Justin Kluivert | Bournemouth | 4 |
| Marcos Senesi | Bournemouth | 4 |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 |
| Nicolas Jackson | Chelsea | 4 |
| Robert Sánchez | Chelsea | 4 |
| Jefferson Lerma | Crystal Palace | 4 |
| Michael Keane | Everton | 4 |
| Andreas Pereira | Fulham | 4 |
| Liam Delap | Ipswich Town | 4 |
| Sam Morsy | Ipswich Town | 4 |
| Jordan Ayew | Leicester City | 4 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | Leicester City | 4 |
| Jamie Vardy | Leicester City | 4 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | Liverpool | 4 |
| Ibrahima Konate | Liverpool | 4 |
| Bernardo Silva | Manchester City | 4 |
| Harry Maguire | Manchester United | 4 |
| Joelinton | Newcastle United | 4 |
| Fabian Schar | Newcastle United | 4 |
| Sandro Tonali | Newcastle United | 4 |
| Nicolas Domínguez | Nottingham Forest | 4 |
| Neco Williams | Nottingham Forest | 4 |
| Ryan Yates | Nottingham Forest | 4 |
| Adam Armstrong | Southampton | 4 |
| Adam Lallana | Southampton | 4 |
| Micky van de Ven | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 |
| Lucas Paqueta | West Ham United | 4 |
| Rayan Ait-Nouri | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 |
| Joao Gomes | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 |
| Toti Gomes | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 |
| Tomas Soucek | West Ham United | 4 |
| Emerson | West Ham United | 4 |
Watchlist:
- Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), and Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves) are just a yellow card away from a suspension.
- Several key players from clubs like Leicester City, Southampton, and Chelsea are also walking a tightrope as the season progresses.
Players Returning from Suspension
- Nelson Semedo (Wolves) will be available for selection again after serving a one-match suspension for reaching the five-yellow-card threshold.
As the Premier League continues, managers and fans alike will be keeping an eye on the disciplinary situation. With several influential players at risk of further absences due to yellow card accumulation.
