The 20 Premier League players closest to suspension - including Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest men

An astonishing 20 players are just one yellow card from picking up a one-game Premier League ban.

Getting yellow carded in the Premier League has probably never been easier with players now booked for a whole host of new reasons due to recent rule changes.

Match officials are clamping down far more on dissent, time-wasting and approaching the referee, leading to an increase in on-field punishments.

Some players just simply aren't getting the message about their behaviour, whereas others are still racking up cards for more old-school challenges.

A total of 13 one-match bans have already been served due to individuals accumulating five yellow cards, whereas 20 more are now just one away.

It's going to be like walking on a tightrope for those on four yellows as it isn't until the 19-game mark that the suspension trigger changes from five to 10.

Without further ado, here are all 20 players in the English top flight who will have to be extra careful, as per the official Premier League website.

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