How is Cole Palmer playing today vs Manchester United despite receiving red card in last Premier League match?
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Palmer was available for selection against Man United.
During Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League loss to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, Cole Palmer was sent off after receiving two yellow cards, the second for a late charge on Conor Gallagher.
However, with Palmer featuring against Manchester United, many wonder how the forward was allowed to play in the Premier League encounter.
According to the rules, a one-match punishment is automatically imposed for sending someone off with two yellow cards.
Why Cole Palmer was allowed to feature against Man United
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Red card bans, however, are applicable to all domestic tournaments, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL (Carabao) Cup, according to English Football Association (FA) regulations.
Four days later, on Wednesday night, Chelsea travelled to play Liverpool in the Carabao Cup’s fourth round. Palmer, who was suspended for one game, watched as his Chelsea team was eliminated from the tournament following a penalty shootout.
Red card bans extend beyond cup games, whereas punishments for accruing yellow cards are limited to the particular tournament in which they were obtained.
The 24-year-old was eligible for participation in Saturday’s Premier League home match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge after serving his one-game ban midweek.
His return to the starting lineup was a major boost for the club after he missed Liverpool, which resulted in the club’s elimination from the competition.
The forward has been impressive this season and has recorded two goals and three assists in eight league matches as the Blues hope to turn their season around under the new manager after a dismal campaign last term.
Why was Cole Palmer allowed to play despite getting a red card?
He received a one-match ban, which was completed after he missed the game against Liverpool.
When was Cole Palmer shown a red card?
In a game against Tottenham Hotspur.
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