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Tom Coley

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all affected by key Premier League rule change this weekend

The Met Office has issued another amber weather warning for parts of the UK ahead of an expected heat spike this coming weekend and it will have a key impact on London's football clubs.

With central and southern England to be amongst the worst hit areas by temperatures that could rise to 37C on Saturday and Sunday, the Premier League has reintroduced a temporary drinks break into matches every half an hour.

Manchester City's trip to West Ham last weekend also had the same rules in place with the pitch side temperature above 30C.

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