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Premier League Discipline 2017-18

Welcome to the the Premier League’s 2017-18 season! This was a year that saw the beautiful game played with passion, skill, and, yes, a fair share of controversy. We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the season’s discipline records – the red cards that left teams a man down, the yellow cards that had managers pulling their hair out, and the penalties that changed the course of matches. From the fiery tempers of the league’s most notorious bad boys to the cool-headed players who barely saw the referee’s notebook, we’ve got it all covered. We’ll be exploring the teams that played it rough and those that kept their cool under pressure. So, whether you’re a die-hard fan, a budding analyst, or just a curious onlooker, join us as we revisit the drama, the tension, and the sheer adrenaline of the Premier League’s 2017-18 season. It’s time to strap in, folks, because we’re about to take a wild ride down memory lane!

PlayerClubNationalityNumber
Wilfred NdidiLeicester City Nigeria2
Jonjo ShelveyNewcastle United England2
Charlie AdamStoke Scotland1
Marc AlbrightonLeicester City England1
Daniel AmarteyLeicester City Ghana1
Marko ArnautovicWest Ham Austria1
Serge AurierTottenham Hotspur Cote D'Ivoire1
Jordan AyewSwansea Ghana1
Tiemoué BakayokoChelsea France1
Miguel BritosWatford Uruguay1
Gary CahillChelsea England1
Andy CarrollWest Ham England1
Ben ChilwellLeicester City England1
Tom CleverleyWatford England1
Troy DeeneyWatford England1
Mohamed ElnenyArsenal Egypt1
Cesc FàbregasChelsea Spain1
Simon FrancisAFC Bournemouth England1
Idrissa GueyeEverton Senegal1
Jonathan HoggHuddersfield Town England1
Anthony KnockaertBrighton and Hove Albion France1
David LuizChelsea Brazil1
Sadio ManéLiverpool Senegal1
Konstantinos MavropanosArsenal Greece1
Paul PogbaManchester United France1
Davy PröpperBrighton and Hove Albion Netherlands1
Hal Robson-KanuWest Bromwich Albion Wales1
Davinson SánchezTottenham Hotspur Colombia1
Christopher SchindlerHuddersfield Town Germany1
Morgan SchneiderlinEverton France1
Jack StephensSouthampton England1
Raheem SterlingManchester City England1
Rajiv van La ParraHuddersfield Town Netherlands1
Kyle WalkerManchester City England1
Ashley WilliamsEverton Wales1
Maya YoshidaSouthampton Japan1
Marvin ZeegelaarWatford Netherlands1
Total Red Cards2017-1839

Premier League Discipline 2017-18: A Season of Cards

The 2017-18 Premier League season was a thrilling ride, with spectacular goals, nail-biting finishes, and of course, a fair share of disciplinary actions. The season saw a total of 39 red cards and a whopping 1177 yellow cards, painting a vivid picture of the intensity and competitiveness of the league.

Red Cards: The Ultimate Penalty

During the 2017-18 season, 20 players were shown the ultimate penalty in football – the red card. This resulted in immediate expulsion from the match and a subsequent suspension, significantly impacting the team’s performance. The red card is a symbol of severe misconduct, and the 39 instances in this season reflect the high stakes and intense pressure of Premier League football.

Yellow Cards: A Cautionary Tale

Yellow cards, on the other hand, serve as a warning for players, cautioning them against reckless or unsporting behavior. The 2017-18 season saw an astounding 1177 yellow cards, indicating that referees were not shy about maintaining discipline on the pitch. These yellow cards not only affected the immediate game but also had potential long-term implications, with accumulated yellow cards leading to suspensions.

PlayerClubNationalityNumber
Oriol RomeuSouthapmpton Spain11
Ashley BarnesBurnley Austria10
Abdoulaye DoucouréWatford France10
Granit XhakaArsenal Switzerland10
Glenn MurrayBrighton and Hove Albion England9
Nicolás OtamendiManchester City Argentina9
Pablo ZabaletaWest Ham United Argentina9
Joe AllenStoke City Wales8
Emre CanLiverpool Germany8
Shane DuffyBrighton and Hove Albion Ireland8
Simon FrancisAFC Bournemouth England8
Dan GoslingAFC Bournemouth England8
Jonathan HoggHuddersfield Town England8
Luka MilivojevicCrystal Palace Serbia8
James TomkinsCrystal Palace England8
Dele AlliTottenham Hotspur England7
Yohan CabayeCrystal Palace France7
Jack CorkBurnley England7
Aaron CresswellWest Ham United England7
Tom DaviesEverton England7
Lewis DunkBrighton and Hove Albion England7
Jonny EvansWest Bromwich Albion Northern Ireland7
Isaac HaydenNewcastle United England7
Wesley HoedtSouthapmpton Netherlands7
José HolebasWatford Greece7
FernandinhoManchester City Brazil7
Harry MaguireLeicester England7
James McCleanWest Ireland7
Álvaro MorataChelsea Spain7
Allan-Roméo NyomWest Bromiwich Albion Cameroon7
Martin OlssonSwansea City Sweden7
Tommy SmithHuddersfield Town England7
Luis Antonio ValenciaManchester United Ecuador7
Patrick van AanholtCrystal Palace Netherlands7
Ashley YoungEverton England7

Club-wise Discipline

Discipline, or the lack thereof, is not just an individual matter but reflects on the club as a whole. The total red and yellow cards received by each club during the season provide an interesting perspective on the team’s playing style, their aggression, and how well they maintained discipline under pressure. The 2017-18 season saw a fascinating mix, with some clubs maintaining a clean sheet while others struggled with disciplinary issues.

RED CARDSYELLOW CARDS
ClubNo.ClubNo.
Leicester City5West Bromwich Albion73
Chelsea4West Ham United73
Watford4Crystal Palace72
Everton3Arsenal72
Huddersfield3Burnley65
Arsenal2Manchester United64
Brighton & Hove Albion2Watford63
Manchester City2Southampton63
Newcastle United2Stoke City62
Southampton2Huddersfield61
Tottenham Hotspur2Manchester City59
West Ham United2Brighton & Hove Albion54
AFC Bournemouth1AFC Bournemouth54
Liverpool1Newcastle United52
Manchester United1Leicester City52
Stoke City1Everton51
Swansea City1Swansea City51
West Bromwich Albion1Tottenham Hotspur50
Burnley0Liverpool44
Crystal Palace0Chelsea42
Total Red Cards39Total Yellow Cards1177

So, whether you’re a fan of the beautiful game, a budding football historian, or a stats enthusiast, the disciplinary records of the 2017-18 Premier League season offer a wealth of insights. They serve as a testament to the passion, intensity, and sometimes, the controversy that makes football the world’s most loved sport.

Stay tuned to MyFootballFacts.com for more fascinating insights into the world of football. Remember, every card tells a story!