Arsenal Players Face Suspension Risks Over Festive Period
Key Arsenal players are at risk of suspension as they approach crucial matches during the festive season
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London: Arsenal hit a bump in their Premier League title chase last weekend, drawing 0-0 with Everton at home. It was a tough match, especially since Liverpool also drew, leaving Arsenal six points behind them.
With Chelsea also in the mix, the Gunners really need to start winning if they want to lift the trophy in May. Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good vibes after their recent 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
They’ll face the Eagles again in the league soon, and it’s a big chance to close the gap on the top teams. But the festive period can be tricky, especially with injuries. Players like Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko are already sidelined.
On top of that, Arteta has to keep an eye on players who might get suspended. If a player gets five yellow cards in the first 19 matches, they’ll miss one game. After that, it takes ten bookings to get a ban.
The match against Brentford on New Year’s Day is the last chance for players to get that fifth yellow card before facing a suspension. Gabriel Jesus is on four yellow cards, and fans are calling for him to start after his hat-trick in the cup.
Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Jorginho are all sitting on three yellow cards. If any of them get two more in the upcoming matches, they’ll be out for a game.
On the bright side, Kai Havertz, David Raya, Thomas Partey, and William Saliba are on two yellow cards, so they just need to stay clear of bookings against Palace to avoid any suspension worries.