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Which Premier League players are on the brink of a two-game ban?

Eric Dier

Which Premier League players are on the brink of being banned for picking up 10 yellow cards?

Premier League players are no longer punished for picking up a fifth booking of the season but there are some stars at risk of suspension for hitting 10 yellow cards for the campaign.

The punishment for picking up 10 such bookings prior to the amnesty introduced on the second Sunday in April is a two-match suspension.

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That could result in some key men missing out at a crucial stage of the season for their sides, with those involved in the title race and relegation battles among those affected.

England international Eric Dier has been a mainstay of Tottenham's push for the Premier League title but is only two cards away from serving a two-game ban.

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At the other end of the table, Newcastle will be well aware that Jack Colback is one mistake away from a ban, but Jonjo Shelvey is also on the brink due to bookings picked up at former club Swansea.

Here's the full list of players within a yellow card or two of serving a two-match suspension for hitting the 10-card mark…

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Premier League players at risk of a suspension

Player Team Yellow cards
Jack Colback Newcastle 9
Claudio Yacob West Brom 9
Sam Byram West Ham 9
Lucas Leiva Liverpool 8
Eric Dier Tottenham 8
Billy Jones Sunderland 8
Jonjo Shelvey Newcastle 8
Ashley Westwood Aston Villa 8

This story has been amended as the number of bookings stated in the original article included yellow cards awarded in Europa League matches.

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