His rash and reckless decision-making led him to 10 yellow cards in 35 Premier League matches last season and now, in only 30 matches, he has gotten seven yellows and a straight red, and that’s not to mention the yellow he got in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers against Servette.

On the other side, Chelsea has been picking up steam. With a 3-1 win over Liverpool last weekend, the Blues have gone unbeaten in six straight league matches, having won three contests in a row. In the tight race that both clubs are in, three points is almost a necessity to ensure they stay in the top five.

Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Newcastle United in the Premier League. Both sides are looking to strengthen their Champions League qualification bid with a victory in Sunday's lunchtime kick off at St. James' Park.