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More Football, Less Timewasting: The New Premier League Rules on Throw-Ins and Goal-Kicks Are Working

2026-10-08 10:04 UTCReported

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New laws were brought in this summer to try and speed up restarts in games. After five matchdays of the 2026-27 Premier League season, we look at...

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Source published: 2026-10-08 10:04 UTC
Clubs covered: General football

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New laws were brought in this summer to try and speed up restarts in games. Have they worked? After five matchdays of the 2026-27 Premier League season, we look at...

Source excerpt · Opta Analyst

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