New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
A crackdown on time wasting, a record number of new people in charge, and some new faces on Match of the Day The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on Friday and while the familiar rivalries return, the English top flight has some alterations this campaign.
From evolved rules to new faces and broadcast changes, there is plenty to catch up on before a ball is kicked.
Marco Rose – Bournemouth Xabi Alonso – Chelsea Pierre Sage – Crystal Palace Álvaro Arbeloa – Fulham Gary O’Neil - Ipswich Town Andoni Iraola – Liverpool Enzo Maresca- Manchester City Matthias Jaissle – Newcastle Oliver Glasner – Nottingham Forest Continue reading...
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