Premier League Suspensions and Players at Risk of a Ban
Disciplinary issues continue to shape the Premier League as players accumulate yellow and red cards, leading to suspensions that impact their teams. With key players sidelined, clubs must navigate upcoming fixtures carefully while others remain on the brink of suspension due to accumulating cautions. The latest updates reveal who will miss matches and which players are walking a fine line.
Abdoulaye Doucouré and Curtis Jones received red cards for two bookable offenses during Everton’s heated 2-2 draw with Liverpool. As a result, both will serve one-match suspensions. Doucouré will be unavailable for Everton’s crucial clash against Crystal Palace, while Jones will miss Liverpool’s first Matchweek 25 fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Meanwhile, Joao Gomes has completed his one-match suspension after being sent off in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal. Having served his ban in Matchweek 24, he will be available for selection when his team faces Liverpool on Sunday, February 16.
Suspended Players
| Player (Club) | Next Available Matchweek |
|---|---|
| Abdoulaye Doucouré (EVE) | MW26 |
| Curtis Jones (LIV) | MW25 (2nd game) |
Players Close to Suspension
The FA enforces a two-match suspension for any player who accumulates 10 yellow cards in their club’s first 32 Premier League matches. These bookings do not carry over into domestic cup competitions such as the EFL Cup or FA Cup. Several players are edging close to this disciplinary threshold, with some just one booking away from serving a ban.
| Player (Club) | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|
| Ryan Christie (BOU) | 9 |
| Sasa Lukic (FUL) | 9 |
| Joelinton (NEW) | 9 |
| Flynn Downes (SOU) | 9 |
| Morgan Rogers (AVL) | 8 |
| Will Hughes (CRY) | 8 |
| Liam Delap (IPS) | 8 |
| Boubakary Soumare (LEI) | 8 |
| Manuel Ugarte (MUN) | 8 |
| Jurrien Timber (ARS) | 7 |
| Andreas Pereira (FUL) | 7 |
| Sam Morsy (IPS) | 7 |
| Harry Maguire (MUN) | 7 |
| Lisandro Martinez (MUN) | 7 |
| Dan Burn (NEW) | 7 |
| Taylor Harwood-Bellis (SOU) | 7 |
| Mateus Fernandes (SOU) | 7 |
| Tomas Soucek (WHU) | 7 |
| Nelson Semedo (WOL) | 7 |
As the season progresses, clubs will need to manage their players carefully to avoid losing key members of their squads at critical moments. With intense fixtures ahead, these disciplinary concerns could play a significant role in shaping league standings and team performances.
