Premier League 2019/20: The SIX rule changes to be brought in next season

Premier League 2019/20: The SIX rule changes to be brought in next season
The new Premier League season will bring a host of changes with it including new teams, players, managers – and rules.Manchester City beat Liverpool to the top-flight title this term while Cardiff, Fulham and Huddersfield were relegated.Getty2

The Premier League will have several rule changes in the new season

The transfer window is now in full flow and the 2019/20 fixtures will be announced on Thursday, June 13 as clubs gear up for the new campaign.Fans across the country will be eagerly awaiting the opening day of next term on August 10.And there are some new rules that supporters, players and bosses will have to get used to. HandballsIf the ball hits an attackers arm during the build-up to a goal it will be disallowed regardless if it was accidental or otherwise.Free kicksAn attacking player is no longer allowed in the wall at free kicks and opponent players must stand at least a metre away.Penalty kicksThe goalkeepers must have one foot on the line while the penalty is being taken.And ‘keepers are also no longer allowed to touch the posts before the kick.GETTY2

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Cards for coachesCoaches will now be punished the same way as players with referees allowed to brandish yellow and red cards to off-field staff.Drop ballsOld fashioned drop balls will NOT be used any more and now the giving the ball back to the last team in possession will be the formality.SubstitutionsWhenever a player is substituted, they must exit the field at the nearest point.This has been introduced to stop players on the opposite side of the pitch walking to the far dugout late on in games.

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