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The Premier League have confirmed a rule change that will be music to the ears of Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)

Premier League bosses will have to learn THREE new law changes ahead of the 2025-26 season after organisers confirmed some pretty major tweaks.

Mirror Football takes a look at how the new rules could potentially look in practice…

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Gone are the days of goalkeepers just simply holding onto the ball to kill time at the end of a game.



There was previously a rule where goalkeepers would be under a time limit of six seconds and should they not release the ball then an indirect free kick would be given - albeit it was rarely enforced.

But the Premier League have toughened up their approach.

I like to say it now after us winning the league, not losing a game.”

After previously restricting the amount of players who could engage with referees, the Premier League have now made that rule stricter with only captains allowed to approach officials in matches this season.

Referees have the power to caution players who approach officials without permission or who show disrespectful behaviour.

The approach was trialled in UEFA competitions last term.

Julian Alvarez saw his penalty chalked off vs Real Madrid after touching the ball twice(Image: Getty Images)

The final rule revolves around penalties - specifically in a situation where a player has touched the ball twice when taking a spot kick.

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Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.

Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.


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