The Premier League is back this weekend, as club football resumes again following the international break. We look at the upcoming fixtures and the players who could be prominent in the referee’s book this weekend.
All odds are subject to change.
The Premier League is back this weekend, as club football resumes again following the international break. We look at the upcoming fixtures and the players who could be prominent in the referee’s book this weekend.
All odds are subject to change.
Manuel Ugarte is yet to make his first appearance for Manchester United this season following his big-money move from Paris Saint Germain. Ugarte was unveiled to the Old Trafford faithful before their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. If manager Erik Ten Hag wishes, Ugarte could be thrown into the starting eleven following Casemiro’s performances.
Ugarte has been on international duty with Uruguay, in which he received a yellow card in his previous game against Venezuela. Last season, Ugarte received five yellow cards and committed 1.8 fouls per game in Ligue 1.
Nottingham Forest are expected to face a difficult task as they travel to Anfield on Saturday to face a Liverpool side who are unbeaten in the league. One player we think could potentially receive a booking at the weekend is Ivorian International Ibrahim Sangare.
Sangare has already fallen foul of the disciplinary records this season, as the midfielder has received two yellow cards in his first three games. Sangare has committed 1.7 fouls per game and has lost possession on ten occasions.
A London Derby is on the cards on Saturday, as Fulham hosts West Ham United, with either side looking to push into the top ten at the end of matchday four. We believe Sasa Lukic could be in line for a potential booking for this intriguing fixture.
Sasa Lukic has already received one yellow card this season away at Ipswich Town. Lukic has committed exactly two fouls per game and has lost possession on roughly four occasions per game thus far.
Ipswich Town are still searching for their first win since their return to the Premier League and are expected to face an uphill battle against a Brighton and Hove Albion side who have a 100% start to the season. Sam Morsy is our pick to receive a booking for this game.
Sam Morsy is amongst the league leaders in bookings this season, with two in three games. The former Middlesbrough and Barnsley midfielder has committed exactly a foul per game this season.
The final game we will focus on is Aston Villa vs Everton, as Everton will hope to reverse their early season struggles with a tough trip to Villa Park. One player who will be of focus is former Everton midfielder Amadou Onana. Onana will make his first appearance against his former side following his big-money move to Aston Villa.
Amadou Onana has received two yellow cards this season, and the Belgian international has committed 2.3 fouls per game for the Villains.
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