Sports · 21 August 2026
Nine new managers and rule changes mark Premier League's 2026-27 season start
The 2026-27 Premier League season starts on Friday with several rule changes, including a crackdown on time-wasting during throw-ins and goal-kicks. Referees can now start a five-second countdown, and if players take longer, the throw-in is reversed or a goal-kick becomes a corner. The 2026-27 campaign also sets a record for new managers, with nine clubs starting the season under new leadership.
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