Which Premier League players drew the most fouls against last season…?
fanatix runs down the ten Premier League players in 2012/13 who drew the most fouls last term…
Some unexpected names pop up!
10) Luis Suarez – Liverpool – 60 fouls against
The 26-year-old superstar probably would have been given a few more if he didn’t go to ground quite so easily…
9) Adel Taarabt – QPR – 60 fouls against
Taarabt’s talent couldn’t keep QPR in the Premier League, but his performances may keep him in England’s top flight- with Fulham close to snapping up the Frenchman…
8) Jonas Gutierrez – Newcastle – 61 fouls against
The Newcastle wide man was fouled 61 times, but didn’t manage a single assist for the Magpies last term…
7) Nathan Dyer – 70 fouls against
Swansea’s tricky winger drew 70 fouls from the right wing last term in just 25 starts, and also helped the Welsh club to a League Cup title…
6) Jobi McAnuff – Reading – 71 fouls against
The Jamaican started every Premier League game, and was fouled 71 times, but saw his Reading side get relegated without putting up much of a fight…
5) Eden Hazard – Chelsea – 79 fouls against
Hazard a fantastic debut year in the Premier League, forming a brilliant partnership with Juan Mata behind the central striker…
4) Steven Pienaar – Everton – 86 fouls against
The South African should fit straight into Roberto Martinez’s new look Everton side because of his wonderful technical ability. The diminutive winger drew 86 fouls last term…
3) Robert Snodgrass – Norwich – 87 fouls against
The Scotsman scored four goals from direct freekicks last term, and was chopped down 87 times for his troubles…
2) Shaun Maloney – Wigan – 88 fouls against
Another Scot, Maloney should do well in the Championship next term, as his tricky feet and impressive pace will muddle defenders…
1) Stephane Sessegnon – Sunderland – 89 fouls against
Sunderland’s Beninese star, no one in the Premier League was hacked down more times than Sessegnon last term. The African also scored seven and assisted three, and will be crucial to the Black Cat’s chances this season…
Stats courtesy of Who Scored.
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