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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Oli Gent

VAR, set pieces and substitutions: Every new Premier League rule for 2026-27 season

The 2026-27 Premier League season is almost upon us, and that will mean getting to grips with the new rules in place.

Referees already have a tough enough time as it is trying to preside over the 22 players on the pitch, but they will have to get used to another set of regulations as the new campaign approaches.

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