Everton midfielder Gareth Barry has inadvertently made himself available for his side's Premier League trip to Arsenal -- by getting sent off against Chelsea.

Barry, 33, went into Wednesday's match at Stamford Bridge on nine bookings for the season, one away from a two-match domestic ban.

He then picked up a yellow card in the first half, triggering the suspension, but was then booked again late in the game for a tussle with Chelsea midfielder Willian.

That meant Barry was sent off -- and the red card he received not only overrides the two yellow cards, but also only brings a one-match suspension, according to Football Association rules.

As a result, the midfielder stays on nine yellow cards, still one away from a two-match ban, which would come into force if he was booked again in a Premier League game before Apr. 12.