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The Premier League witnessed an unprecedented disciplinary weekend as referees handed out a record-breaking 65 yellow cards across all matches, along with one red card. This marks a significant spike in bookings, reflecting the intensity of competition in the English top flight.
Among the notable bookings, Manchester United’s youngsters Mainoo and Fernandes were cautioned, alongside veterans Eriksen and Alexander-Arnold. Burnley’s Jack Stephens saw red, while key players like Wilfred Ndidi, Ayew, and Szoboszlai were also among the many booked.
The sheer volume of cards highlights the increasingly physical nature of the Premier League, with referees tightening their control on player conduct.
The weekend’s total eclipses previous records, illustrating how disciplinary measures are playing a more prominent role in shaping match outcomes.
Full List of Booked Players:
- Manchester United: Mainoo, Eriksen, Fernandes, Martinez, Sancho
- Chelsea: Jackson, Colwill, Cucurella, Sanchez
- Arsenal: Saliba, Jorginho
- Liverpool: Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai
- Burnley: Stephens (red card), Cornet, Rodriguez
- Leicester: Ndidi, Coady
- Tottenham: Udogie, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Timber, Vicario, Van de Ven
- Brighton: Hinshelwood, Veltman, Verbruggen, Minteh
- Wolves: Semedo, Ait-Nouri, Collins
- Others: O’Brien, Andre, Cook, Fofana, Veiga, Felix, Semenyo, Murphy, and more.
The record-breaking weekend will surely prompt discussions about player discipline and the role of refereeing in the Premier League, as teams and managers adjust to the stricter enforcement of rules this season.