Right midfield: Joey Barton
Controversy has followed Joey Barton’s career around for years. The most high-profile incident was probably his on-pitch meltdown at former club Manchester City, for which he received a 12 game ban.
Centre midfield: Roy Keane
The Irishman was known for his tough tackling and admitted to pre-meditating a challenge which left Manchester City defender Alf-Inge Haaland with a broken leg.
Centre midfield: Paul Scholes
Gained a reputation throughout his career after a series of mistimed challenges, including one on Middlesbrough’s Doriva which earned him a three match ban. Sublimely talented, but Scholes’s tackling sadly often let him down.
Left midfield: Lee Cattermole
The top flight’s current most card-happy star. Eight red cards and many more yellows have earned Lee Cattermole a place in this XI. A truly terrible disciplinary record for the Black Cats skipper.