The EPL 2017/18 season; things to expect.
While there's so much that could be said on that, we choose to give you a little update on notable changes to the game that you should expect as Arsenal host Leicester in their opening fixture on Friday.
PITCH CHANGES
In recent seasons, we've been treated to remarkable pitch designs/patterns from groundsmen that truly captivates the eye. Notable designs include those on display in Leicester's King Power stadium and Southampton's St Mary's ground.
Such pitch patterns would not be on display in the coming season due to new policy from the English FA, rather traditional horizontal lines pattern would become the default for all EPL stadia. This was put to align EPL pitch standards to those set by UEFA.
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| Leicester's King Power stadium pitch pattern. |
Such pitch patterns would not be on display in the coming season due to new policy from the English FA, rather traditional horizontal lines pattern would become the default for all EPL stadia. This was put to align EPL pitch standards to those set by UEFA.
NEW PLAYER BANS
How many times have we seen players wrongfully carded as a result of trickery from their opposition, and this can sway the outcome of a game. Although the video assistant referee seems too young to be tied around, a more strict set of rules have been put in to place.
A 3 man panel - that includes one former match official, a former manager and an ex player - are to review weekend matches on Monday to judge mainly controversial incidents that occurred in the fixtures.
Players caught to have dived or feign injury are to face a 2 match suspension, whereas those wrongly carded can have their cards rescinded.
The action of issuing suspensions or rescinding cards is taken only when there's a unanimous decision from the panel.
There's also the possibility of a player getting a card rescinded if the opponent involved claims he dived or feigned injury, in which there's no need for a decision from the panel.
Do not expect to see the video assistant referee (VAR) that was used during the recent confederations cup, as the technology seems to be in it's initial stage and there's some criticism surrounding it.
A 3 man panel - that includes one former match official, a former manager and an ex player - are to review weekend matches on Monday to judge mainly controversial incidents that occurred in the fixtures.
Players caught to have dived or feign injury are to face a 2 match suspension, whereas those wrongly carded can have their cards rescinded.
The action of issuing suspensions or rescinding cards is taken only when there's a unanimous decision from the panel.
There's also the possibility of a player getting a card rescinded if the opponent involved claims he dived or feigned injury, in which there's no need for a decision from the panel.
Do not expect to see the video assistant referee (VAR) that was used during the recent confederations cup, as the technology seems to be in it's initial stage and there's some criticism surrounding it.
Also look out for the jersey name and numbers on display as the EPL have decided to tune them in line with the recent changes to the overall EPL trademarks from last season.
These are some of the key differences to watch out for in the upcoming season, and don't expect these to change the game and the league that we love so much.
These are some of the key differences to watch out for in the upcoming season, and don't expect these to change the game and the league that we love so much.
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