Cole Palmer’s First Career Red Card Sees Chelsea Set Premier League Record

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Cole Palmer has received the first red card of his senior career, with Chelsea reaching an unwanted Premier League landmark in the process.

Palmer sees first senior dismissal

The Chelsea attacker was sent off in Premier League action, marking his first dismissal since beginning his senior career.

It is a notable disciplinary moment for Palmer, who had not previously been shown a red card at senior level.

Chelsea hit unwanted Premier League mark

Palmer’s sending-off was Chelsea’s 100th red card in Premier League history.

  • Cole Palmer was dismissed for the first time as a senior player.
  • Chelsea have now accumulated 100 Premier League red cards.
  • The club are only the third side to reach that total in the competition’s history.

What happens next

Chelsea will now wait to learn the full disciplinary consequences of Palmer’s red card, including the length of any suspension.

Palmer’s availability for the club’s upcoming fixtures will depend on the nature of the dismissal and any subsequent ruling.