Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend after progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Monday night.
26.12.2023 - 11:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United will be hoping Luke Shaw avoids the referee's notebook this evening as the Reds host Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
United have been without Shaw for the most of the campaign after he suffered a muscular injury in the summer. In his absence, the Reds were short at left-back as Tyrell Malacia attempted to overcome a knee complaint.
Sergio Reguilon was signed from Tottenham Hotspur to cover but now Shaw has returned, the Spaniard has struggled to get a look in. But he could get an opportunity if Shaw is booked against Villa as it will result in a one game ban.
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Currently, Shaw has four yellow cards to his name in the Premier League this season. If he is booked this evening, the defender will serve a one-match ban after accumulating five cautions. This will be served against Nottingham Forest later this week. However, if he avoids a booking he will be in the clear for a little longer.
After matchday 19 which starts on Boxing Day, the threshold for booking suspensions changes. Following tonight's game, players will not receive a ban if they reach five yellows. Instead, the suspension is upgraded to two matches if they reach 10 bookings before matchday 32. If they avoid this feat, they are clear until the end of the season.
No other player for United is at risk of receiving a ban this evening. Bruno Fernandes has already accumulated six cautions while the following players have three to their name:
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