- Yves Bissouma was booked for Spurs after just 14 seconds against Man City
- He broke Sadio Mane’s previous record of 15 seconds against Chelsea in 2022
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History was made at the Etihad Stadium this evening, as Yves Bissouma received the fastest yellow card in Premier League history.
The Spurs midfielder went into John Brooks’ book after just 14 seconds for a lunging challenge on Man City‘s Phil Foden.
His caution eclipsed Sadio Mane‘s previous record of 15 seconds, which the Liverpool winger picked up in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in 2022.
Completing the list for the five fastest bookings in Premier League history are: Scott McTominay (24 seconds for Man United in 2019); Liam Cooper (25 seconds for Leeds United in 2021) and Stephen Warnock (26 seconds for Blackburn in 2009).
After the opening whistle blew, Bissouma already missed the opportunity to break Keith Gillespie’s record of receiving the fastest red card ever in the Premier League.
Prior to kick-off, the former Sheffield United man struck Stephen Hunt in the face with his elbow twice, directly in the view of the linesman.
Yves Bissouma became the fastest player to receive a yellow card in Premier League history
Sadio Mane previously held the title after being booked against Chelsea in 2022 (15 seconds)
The referee sent Gillespie off after zero seconds of action in what is regarded as one of the most bizarre moments in football history.
Bissouma’s booking was his third in the league this season, drawing him two away from having to serve a one-match suspension.
Premier League rules state that if a player receives five yellow cards in the first 19 matches of the season, they will be suspended for one match.
And, if they are booked a further five times by the 32nd game of the season, they will collect a two-match suspension.
