EPL 2016-17: Players missing Matchday 1 due to suspension

Chris Smalling (Manchester United)

Smalling has had an exemplary disciplinary record

Manchester United defender Smalling will miss the first game of the season after receiving 2 yellow cards in the FA Cup final. Smalling has received just 14 yellow cards in his Premier League career and just 1 at international level.

His FA Cup sending off was just the second red card of his career after receiving one in the 14/15 Premier League campaign.

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Moussa Dembele (Tottenham Hotspur)

Dembele was handed a 5 match ban due to a clash with Diego Costa

Moussa Dembele is currently serving a 6 game suspension as a result of violent conduct. The Belgian clashed with Diego Costa and was suspended after the incident was caught on camera.

Apart from this violent conduct charge, Dembele has an exemplary record, having never been sent off in his professional career. In over 110 appearances for club and country, the Tottenham midfielder has received just 13 yellow cards. The midfielder will be sorely missed as his side travel to the Goodison for their opening game.