A new study has delved into the dirtiest teams in Premier League history.
It’s been carried out by Spreadex, who have used a formula to work out the most ill-disciplined teams in England’s top flight.
Teams are awarded 10 points for every yellow card they’ve received in the Premier League era and 25 points for every red card.
And wouldn’t you know it, Manchester United still don’t crack the top four.
Chelsea actually come out on top, being crowned the dirtiest team in Premier League history after accruing 18,360 points.
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That’s 115 more than second-placed Everton.
Arsenal are in third with 17,885 points and their north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur (16,815 points) complete the top four.
Manchester United are fifth with 16,570 while West Ham are sixth.
The Hammers have actually played in 156 fewer Premier League matches than the five teams above them. Yet they’re just 75 points behind United.
Liverpool come out looking like one of the most disciplined sides in history.
They are ninth with 14,530 points, having played in every single Premier League match.
By comparison, Manchester City have played in 190 fewer top-flight matches but have accrued just 100 fewer points.
Check out the table in full:
1. Chelsea | 1,046 games | 18,360 points
2. Everton | 1,046 | 18,245
3. Arsenal | 1,046 | 17,885
4. Tottenham Hotspur | 1,046 | 16,815
5. Manchester United | 1,046 | 16,570
6. West Ham United | 890 | 16,495
7. Newcastle United | 928 | 15,495
8. Aston Villa | 932 | 15,175
9. Liverpool | 1,046 | 14,530
10. Manchester City | 856 | 14,430
11. Blackburn Rovers | 696 | 13,035
12. Southampton | 780 | 12,775
13. Sunderland | 608 | 12,500
14. Middlesbrough | 574 | 10,855
15. Bolton Wanderers | 494 | 9,550
16. Fulham | 532 | 8,710
17. Leeds United | 468 | 8,600
18. Leicester City | 506 | 8,545
19. West Bromwich Albion | 456 | 7,955
20. Stoke City | 380 | 7,565
21. Crystal Palace | 396 | 6,760
22. Derby County | 266 | 5,805
23. Wigan Athletic | 304 | 5,795
24. Coventry City | 354 | 5,410
25. Birmingham City | 266 | 4,955
26. Watford | 236 | 4,800
27. Wimbledon | 316 | 4,720
28. Charlton Athletic | 304 | 4,680
29. Portsmouth | 266 | 4,490
30. Norwich City | 324 | 4,425
31. Queens Park Rangers | 278 | 4,290
32. Swansea City | 266 | 4,030
33. Sheffield Wednesday | 316 | 3,885
34. Hull City | 190 | 3,880
35. Wolverhampton Wanderers | 198 | 3,745
36. Burnley | 198 | 3,545
37. Nottingham Forest | 198 | 3,120
38. AFC Bournemouth | 160 | 2,510
39. Sheffield United | 130 | 2,080
40. Ipswich Town | 202 | 1,980
41. Reading | 114 | 1,645
42. Brighton & Hove Albion | 84 | 1,405
43. Huddersfield Town | 76 | 1,345
44. Cardiff City | 76 | 1,200
45. Bradford City | 76 | 1,180
46. Oldham Athletic | 84 | 800
47. Barnsley | 38 | 760
48. Blackpool | 38 | 520
49. Swindon Town | 42 | 415