Four Premier League stars will find themselves with their feet up and resting on Boxing Day after picking up bookings that mean they are suspended for the festive day fixtures.
A total of 39 top-flight players found themselves at risk of missing the day heading into the weekend with the majority remaining unscathed after staying on their best behaviour.
Boxing Day is an annual tradition as fans cram into grounds and crowd round television screens for the busiest afternoon of the season with teams up and down the country all competing.
Plenty of players will find themselves training on Christmas Day with some travelling out of their home towns to settle up base at a hotel for away fixtures the following day.