Premier League introduces new rule changes that will impact Everton and Liverpool

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SportFootballBarclay's Premier LeagueSeveral rule changes will come into effect from the start of the 2026-27 Premier League seasonThe Premier League is set to bring four key rule changes into practice from the start of the 2026-27 season, the English top flight has confirmed.The Premier League is currently on its pre-season summer break after the 38-match season was concluded on May 24. But already, the games lawmakers have passed new rules that will be implemented from the start of the new season in August by the Premier League.The four key areas where there will be significant rule changes impact injuries, restarts, substitutions and VAR decisions.Here's a breakdown of the primary changes:InjuriesAny player who receives on-field treatment or assessment is required to leave the field of play for a minimum of 60 seconds.

This is an increase from the previous period of 30 seconds used by the Premier League.RestartsThrow-ins and goal kicks will now be subject to a 'five second' countdown and restart reversal for clearly delaying the restart of play. If the time limit is exceeded, the opposing team will be awarded the throw-in, and for a goal-kick, the opposing team is awarded a corner.SubstitutionsPlayers will now have a '10 second' time limit to leave the field of play when they are substituted.

If the time limit is exceeded, the substitute cannot enter the field of play until the first stoppage after one minute has elapsed following the restart.VARA VAR review will exist for when a second yellow card is awarded to a player, leading to a red card. This is only for when a player is awarded a second yellow card by the referee, not a potential second yellow card.The Premier League does not plan to adopt some competition optional laws, including the option for VAR to review incorrectly awarded corners.All the above rule changes will come into effect from the star of the 2026-27 Premier League season.