By Matt Fortune
When the domestic season resumes on Saturday, a suspension will
force the hand of Arsène Wenger for only the second time this
season.
Cesc Fabregas picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign
against Reading, adding to those received against Portsmouth,
Bolton, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Under FA rules, the Spaniard is automatically ruled out of the
Premier League clash against struggling Wigan at Emirates
Stadium.
Fabregas' ban is the exception rather than the rule for
Arsenal this season, illustrating that their rise to the top of the
table has been achieved in a fair and just manner.
Fabregas' midfield partner Mathieu Flamini (three bookings) and
striker Eduardo (two) are the only other players to have amassed
more than one caution. Philippe Senderos remains the only player to
have been dismissed, against Portsmouth.
Below is a comprehensive summary of Arsenal's discipline this
season.
One Yellow Card: Bacary Sagna, Kolo Toure, Tomas
Rosicky, Robin van Persie, Alex Hleb, Gael Clichy, Emmanuel Eboue
Two Yellow Cards: Eduardo
Three Yellow Cards: Mathieu Flamini
Five Yellow Cards: Cesc Fabregas
