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Idrissa Gueye will miss next weekend's trip to Chelsea after picking up his fifth booking of the season.

The Everton midfielder was caught in possession by Pedro Obiang deep in Blues' territory and hauled the West Ham midfielder down, 25 yards from goa.

The Hammers were appealing for a straight red card but Everton had players covering despite Gueye's mistake.

But the 26-year-old was still cautioned by referee Anthony Taylor and it means he will be banned for Saturday night's trip to Stamford Bridge.

Gareth Barry is also one booking away from a one game suspension.

Gueye's ban will provide manager Ronald Koeman with a selection headache with James McCarthy currently out with a hamstring injury.

Tom Cleverley, on the bench for this afternoon's game, would be favourite to replace Gueye for the game with Chelsea.