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!
Player
Club
Nationality
Number
Wilfred Ndidi
Leicester City
Nigeria
2
Jonjo Shelvey
Newcastle United
England
2
Charlie Adam
Stoke
Scotland
1
Marc Albrighton
Leicester City
England
1
Daniel Amartey
Leicester City
Ghana
1
Marko Arnautovic
West Ham
Austria
1
Serge Aurier
Tottenham Hotspur
Cote D'Ivoire
1
Jordan Ayew
Swansea
Ghana
1
Tiemoué Bakayoko
Chelsea
France
1
Miguel Britos
Watford
Uruguay
1
Gary Cahill
Chelsea
England
1
Andy Carroll
West Ham
England
1
Ben Chilwell
Leicester City
England
1
Tom Cleverley
Watford
England
1
Troy Deeney
Watford
England
1
Mohamed Elneny
Arsenal
Egypt
1
Cesc Fàbregas
Chelsea
Spain
1
Simon Francis
AFC Bournemouth
England
1
Idrissa Gueye
Everton
Senegal
1
Jonathan Hogg
Huddersfield Town
England
1
Anthony Knockaert
Brighton and Hove Albion
France
1
David Luiz
Chelsea
Brazil
1
Sadio Mané
Liverpool
Senegal
1
Konstantinos Mavropanos
Arsenal
Greece
1
Paul Pogba
Manchester United
France
1
Davy Pröpper
Brighton and Hove Albion
Netherlands
1
Hal Robson-Kanu
West Bromwich Albion
Wales
1
Davinson Sánchez
Tottenham Hotspur
Colombia
1
Christopher Schindler
Huddersfield Town
Germany
1
Morgan Schneiderlin
Everton
France
1
Jack Stephens
Southampton
England
1
Raheem Sterling
Manchester City
England
1
Rajiv van La Parra
Huddersfield Town
Netherlands
1
Kyle Walker
Manchester City
England
1
Ashley Williams
Everton
Wales
1
Maya Yoshida
Southampton
Japan
1
Marvin Zeegelaar
Watford
Netherlands
1
Total Red Cards
2017-18
39
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.
Player
Club
Nationality
Number
Oriol Romeu
Southapmpton
Spain
11
Ashley Barnes
Burnley
Austria
10
Abdoulaye Doucouré
Watford
France
10
Granit Xhaka
Arsenal
Switzerland
10
Glenn Murray
Brighton and Hove Albion
England
9
Nicolás Otamendi
Manchester City
Argentina
9
Pablo Zabaleta
West Ham United
Argentina
9
Joe Allen
Stoke City
Wales
8
Emre Can
Liverpool
Germany
8
Shane Duffy
Brighton and Hove Albion
Ireland
8
Simon Francis
AFC Bournemouth
England
8
Dan Gosling
AFC Bournemouth
England
8
Jonathan Hogg
Huddersfield Town
England
8
Luka Milivojevic
Crystal Palace
Serbia
8
James Tomkins
Crystal Palace
England
8
Dele Alli
Tottenham Hotspur
England
7
Yohan Cabaye
Crystal Palace
France
7
Jack Cork
Burnley
England
7
Aaron Cresswell
West Ham United
England
7
Tom Davies
Everton
England
7
Lewis Dunk
Brighton and Hove Albion
England
7
Jonny Evans
West Bromwich Albion
Northern Ireland
7
Isaac Hayden
Newcastle United
England
7
Wesley Hoedt
Southapmpton
Netherlands
7
José Holebas
Watford
Greece
7
Fernandinho
Manchester City
Brazil
7
Harry Maguire
Leicester
England
7
James McClean
West
Ireland
7
Álvaro Morata
Chelsea
Spain
7
Allan-Roméo Nyom
West Bromiwich Albion
Cameroon
7
Martin Olsson
Swansea City
Sweden
7
Tommy Smith
Huddersfield Town
England
7
Luis Antonio Valencia
Manchester United
Ecuador
7
Patrick van Aanholt
Crystal Palace
Netherlands
7
Ashley Young
Everton
England
7
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 CARDS
YELLOW CARDS
Club
No.
Club
No.
Leicester City
5
West Bromwich Albion
73
Chelsea
4
West Ham United
73
Watford
4
Crystal Palace
72
Everton
3
Arsenal
72
Huddersfield
3
Burnley
65
Arsenal
2
Manchester United
64
Brighton & Hove Albion
2
Watford
63
Manchester City
2
Southampton
63
Newcastle United
2
Stoke City
62
Southampton
2
Huddersfield
61
Tottenham Hotspur
2
Manchester City
59
West Ham United
2
Brighton & Hove Albion
54
AFC Bournemouth
1
AFC Bournemouth
54
Liverpool
1
Newcastle United
52
Manchester United
1
Leicester City
52
Stoke City
1
Everton
51
Swansea City
1
Swansea City
51
West Bromwich Albion
1
Tottenham Hotspur
50
Burnley
0
Liverpool
44
Crystal Palace
0
Chelsea
42
Total Red Cards
39
Total Yellow Cards
1177
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!
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