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What happens if a player gets three red cards?

Players are typically suspended for a set number of matches after receiving a red card, and repeated red cards can lead to longer bans. For example, Cole Palmer's second yellow card in the Chelsea match meant an immediate red, leading to a suspension for their next game. Three red cards in a season would likely result in a significantly longer ban.

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Tottenham beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0 as Palmer is sent off

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