Palmer was dismissed in the second half of the North London derby after accumulating two yellow cards. The second caution was issued for a late challenge on Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher. Under English Football Association (FA) regulations, a sending-off via two yellow cards results in an automatic one-match ban that applies across all domestic competitions, including the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the EFL Carabao Cup.
Consequently, Palmer was sidelined for Chelsea’s fourth-round Carabao Cup fixture against Liverpool on Wednesday night. The absence coincided with Chelsea’s elimination from the competition, which ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat. Having served the mandatory suspension during the midweek fixture, the player is now cleared to return for the upcoming league match.
The returning forward will be part of the squad as Chelsea prepares to host Manchester United. The match serves as the next competitive fixture for the Blues following their midweek cup exit. No further disciplinary action or injury updates have been announced regarding Palmer’s status ahead of the Saturday kickoff.
