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Abel Xavier was the first Premier League player to be banned for?

  • Yellow card accumulation

  • Pedestrian play

  • Performance-enhancing substances

  • In-game misconduct

Answer

Performance-enhancing substances were the reason behind Abel Xavier's ban, making him the first Premier League player to face such a penalty. This ban highlighted the league's strict stance against the use of prohibited substances to enhance athletic performance.
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