A simple whistle or verbal warning is the least serious course of action while a red card is the harshest. Between the two, though, is a yellow card. Here's a breakdown of what a yellow card means ...
Whether they like it or not, some players are just known for being yellow card magnets. Over the years, the Premier League has been home to some hard tacklers such as Roy Keane and Lee Cattermole.
However, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) can't go back and give a yellow card, only change it to a red card. Yet, if they pick up five yellow cards within less than half of the season ...