The Premier League is known for its rough and tumble nature…
The Premier League has seen stricter referees and more foreign involvement in recent years, which has had the effect of the game becoming less aggressive and it being a lot easier to foul another player.
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The Premier League this season has already seen over 600 cards given out to players, but which teams have been the biggest offenders? Yellow cards count as one, and reds as two in this list.
Stats courtesy of WhoScored.
10) Swansea City 30 (24 yellows, 3 reds)
The Swans may have a reputation for pretty football, but they aren’t afraid of putting their foot in. Both Burnley and Newcastle United totted up to 30 as well, but the Welsh side has had more red cards than the other two.
9) Sunderland 31 (31 yellows)
The Black Cats have been playing tough but fair, with no reds given so far to the team. They’re number won’t be helped by having Lee Cattermole in their starting XI.
8) Aston Villa 31 (29 yellows, 1 red)
With the amount of red cards being used as a tiebreaker between teams, Villa finish ahead of Sunderland despite actually receiving less yellows.
7) Hull City 31 (27 yellows, 2 reds)
The Tigers have been on a losing streak that probably hasn’t been helped by the bans their players have been receiving.
6) Manchester United 31 (25 yellows, 3 reds)
The Red Devils have undergone a revival under Louis van Gaal, one that seems to have involved a bit of foul play.
5) Arsenal 32 (32 yellows)
The Gunners may complain about fouls being done to them a lot, but they give out quite a few as well.
4) Chelsea 32 (28 yellows, 2 reds)
It hasn’t just been brilliant attacking play that has led the Blues to the top of the Premier League.
3) Manchester City 33 (29 yellows, 2 reds)
The Citizens tend to chuck in a tactical foul when teams attempt to counter attack them.
2) Tottenham, 33 (27 yellows, 3 reds)
Spurs have had the problem of getting quite a few players sent off. Tiredness late in games after Europa League fixtures probably hasn’t helped this.
1) Stoke City, 34 (34 yellows)
Mark Hughes may have bought a couple of players from Barcelona and tried to improve their reputation, but the Potters just can’t help themselves really.