Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha will be the first Premier League player this season to serve a one-match ban after accumulating five yellow cards. And, Gabriel Jesus is next in line to suffer the same punishment with four cautions to his name.
This hands Mikel Arteta a major selection headache as the 25-year-old striker must now walk a tightrope until 19 games have been played in order to prevent suspension. And, with the Gunners' clash versus Manchester City postponed on matchday 12, Jesus must tread carefully otherwise he faces several weeks out of action for just a one-match ban.
But, the league's rulebook is clear. It reads: "Any player earning five bookings from their side's first 19 Premier League matches will serve a one-match ban in the same competition. Yellow cards are not carried over to the EFL Cup or FA Cup.
