7 new Premier League rules for 2022-23 including substitutions, goalkeepers and coin toss

A new season inevitably means new rules.

The 2022/23 Premier League campaign may not usher in a seismic change to how the game is played or watched but there will be a number of tweaks on and off the field that will impact players and supporters alike.

Here runs through what will be different as the chasing pack aim to overcome reigning champions Manchester City.

A throwback to the dark days of behind closed doors football, fake crowd noise and every game on TV while fans had to stay at home. The additional two changes were brought in to combat fatigue as players faced an unprecedentedly packed schedule as the game returned from the pandemic shutdown.

Last season saw a return to three in the Premier League while most other competitions across the continent continued with five but the additional options are back for good from this weekend.

It is worth keeping in mind that head coaches will not be able to make five single changes with only three separate instances allowed to restrict disruption to the game and limit the opportunity to time-waste late in closely-contested fixtures.

Another move to combat disruption and boost the amount of time the game is in play. The fourth official will now have a ball at all times while a further eight will be stationed around the pitch on cones at specific stations.

Two will be behind each goal, with another two along each touchline - but those behind the goal must be placed in a specific area to minimise any disruption with goal-line technology.

Nike have, of course, also launched a new ball for the season - the “Flight”, which is designed with the same colour scheme as the first Premier League ball 30 years ago.

Any supporter contemplating stepping on to the pitch to celebrate