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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Club | No. | | Club | No. |
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| 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 |
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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!