VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new Premier League season
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
The 2026-27 Premier League season introduces numerous new laws aimed at increasing the tempo and reducing unnecessary delays. These changes, initially implemented at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, have caused some confusion during the early stages of the Carabao Cup. The reforms will be extended to all levels of English football, including lower divisions. Notably, the video assistant referee (VAR) remains unaffected by these changes.
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