Premier League ‘dirtiest teams’ table compares Wolves, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and West Ham - gallery

Stunning new table compares all 20 Premier League teams for ‘dirtiness’ during the 2023/24 season.

The Premier League is one of the most competitive footballing divisions in the world and it has gained arguably the largest reputation.

With this competitiveness comes great physicality and that can often mean there are plenty of break-ups in play - and fouls given away - throughout matches.

Refereeing is vitally important and so is the presence of punishments for teams, with officials often brandishing yellow and red cards during games. But which sides have been in the book the most?

Based on data collated by Transfermarkt, here’s how all 20 Premier League clubs rank in the ‘dirtiest teams table’, with one point per yellow card, three for each second yellow and five for a red.

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