Caicedo: Chelsea Frustration Grows After Latest Sanction

This Tuesday, December 30, 2025 A new disappointment came with Moisés Caicedo for Chelsea fans. The Ecuadorian started as a starter against Bournemouth, but after 5 minutes he did the only thing he didn’t have to do throughout the game, receive a card.

The referee gave Moisés Caicedo a yellow card with which he completes the 5 cards, prior to finishing the first round of the Premier League, and that will earn him a sanction to play against Manchester City. This being the second sanction for the Ecuadorian.

Once again, Moisés Caicedo is suspended again in England, and now for a key match against City, in which it may be the last match for Chelsea to get into the fight for the championship. The ‘Blues’ are 12 points behind the leader, Arsenal.

‘Niño Moi’ already received a red card against Arsenal and that made him miss 3 Premier League games, and now he misses another. Added to the rest he had due to fatigue, The Ecuadorian will only play 15 official League games, out of a possible 20.

Moisés Caicedo received a yellow card again. (Photo: GettyImages)

In the month of January, Moisés Caicedo will also miss another very important match against Arsenal for the Carabao Cup. The midfielder will not be in the first leg semi-final to be played at Stamford Bridge. Caicedo already has 3 sanctions so far this season.

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So far this season, Moisés Caicedo has played a total of 23 games with the Chelsea shirt, scoring 4 goals and giving 1 assist. It is not ruled out that within the club they emphasize with Moisés the cards he receives and the games he misses.

When will Manchester City play against Chelsea and where to watch?

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea will begin at 12:30 p.m. (EC) next Sunday, January 4, 2026. Fans will be able to follow the match through ESPN and the different Disney+ plans.

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In summary:

  • Moisés Caicedo received his fifth yellow against Bournemouth and will serve a sanction disciplinary.
  • The Ecuadorian will miss the match against Manchester City he January 4.
  • Caicedo records 23 parties, 4 goals and three sanctions this season.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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