Brentford will surely be worried as major Premier League rule change on the cards
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Ciaran Morrison
Thu 18 September 2025 18:17, UK
A new rule change from the football authorities may have consequences for several Premier League club’s.
This season has seen the introduction of an eight second time limit for goalkeepers before they must release the ball back into play.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was the first casualty of this rule change when Burnley lost 3-0 at Spurs on the opening day of the season.
Meanwhile, Ref cams are being introduced into the Premier League on selected matches in another change for match officials this season.
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The eight second rule for goalkeepers has so far been a success in curbing time wasting and making ensure the ball gets back into play as quickly as possible.
This could also make an impact in ensuring fans get full value when watching matches and another step to limiting time wasting.
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Whilst the suggested new law could be excellent news for match going fans, some Premier League clubs may not welcome the change.
Teams like Brentford, who score the most Premier League goals from long throw-ins last season, may have their preparation time cut short.
Brentford7Crystal Palace2Newcastle2Ipswich Town2Brighton 1Teams who scored the most goals from throw-ins during the 2024-25 season.
When lining up long throw-ins teams like to ensure that everything is set up and they do not like to rush the taking of the throw.
In Brentford’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea, the Bees scored from a long throw-in with one of the last actions of the match.
The long throw is working its way back into football as an avenue for scoring goals, though this change may hinder that reemergence.