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Jamie Vardy Receives Red Card vs. Stoke City: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Gianni VerschuerenDec 17, 2016

Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy was handed a straight red card during Saturday's Premier League match against Stoke City, meaning one of the team's top forwards will spend part of the holiday season on the sidelines.

The England international jumped into Mame Biram Diouf with both feet, and while he appeared to swipe the ball with one of his legs before making contact with the player, the official didn't hesitate.

Former Liverpool star John Arne Riise didn't agree with the decision one bit:

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Per OptaJoe, discipline has been an issue for Vardy this year:

The 29-year-old was last year's breakout star in the Premier League, coming out of nowhere to lead the Foxes to the title. The former non-League star set the new league record for scoring in consecutive matches, with the new record 11 games. He netted a total of 24 goals and earned his first call-ups for the national team.

The 2016-17 season hasn't been that kind on Vardy, who has scored just five Premier League goals so far. Leicester have struggled as a unit and sit just a few points ahead of the relegation zone.

Vardy will miss the Boxing Day match against Everton.