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Panel says Cole Palmer should have been sent off for Fernandes barge

Panel says Cole Palmer should have been sent off for Fernandes barge
English Premier League · 06:19:54 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

A disciplinary panel has concluded that Chelsea forward Cole Palmer should have been sent off for a barge on Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes during a recent Premier League match.

Had Palmer received a straight red card for the challenge, he would have faced a three-match suspension.

The panel's assessment was published on November 4, 2026.

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