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Cole Palmer sent off, faces one‑match ban ahead of Chelsea‑Liverpool Carabao Cup tie

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Evening Standard reports that Cole Palmer received two yellow cards, resulting in his first career dismissal . Evening Standard reports that the two yellows carry a one‑match ban that applies to all domestic competitions . Evening Standard reports that Palmer will miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup last‑16 match against Liverpool at Anfield, and that João Pedro is also likely to miss the same match due to injury . Evening Standard reports that 21‑year‑old goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal on his Premier League debut after replacing injured Emi Martínez . Evening Standard reports that pundits argued Palmer should have been shown a straight red for his challenge on Mateus Fernandes, and that he could have received a second yellow for a late foul at Everton after an initial booking for dissent .

Why it matters. Evening Standard reports that Palmer’s suspension and João Pedro’s injury will leave Chelsea without both players for the upcoming Carabao Cup tie, forcing the team to adjust its lineup .

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