"Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn is likely facing a lengthy ban after she was sent off for placing Leicester City's Hannah Cain in a headlock and wrestling her to the ground during their League Cup clash Sunday. The Republic of Ireland International reacted to another small altercation between opponents during Palace's 3-0 win. Littlejohn, who joined Palace in September, gave Cain a slight push before the Wales international responded by pushing Littlejohn in the back. The 35-year-old then grabbed Cain by the neck and wrestled her to the ground."
"It is unclear whether she tripped over another player as the pair fell, but her actions warranted a straight red card. Both players signed for Leicester City in the summer of 2020, ahead of the club's first season in the Women's Super League having won promotion. Littlejohn played six times and departed the club in January 2021 after half a season."
Ruesha Littlejohn was sent off for placing Leicester City's Hannah Cain in a headlock and wrestling her to the ground during Crystal Palace's 3-0 League Cup win. The incident followed a brief push and a retaliatory shove from Cain before Littlejohn grabbed her by the neck. It is unclear whether Littlejohn tripped over another player as they fell, but the referee issued a straight red card for violent conduct. Such offences typically carry a three-match ban but can be extended if judged particularly serious. Both players previously signed for Leicester City in summer 2020; Littlejohn left in January 2021. Palace advance to the quarterfinals.
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