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Premier League target hair pulling and set-piece grappling in rules review
Key takeaways
- Michael Keane would still be sent off under the new interpretation for hair pulling
- Officials will also be asked to place a greater emphasis on grappling and holding inside the area after it became commonplace on corners and set-pieces.
- The measures were agreed at the Premier League AGM earlier this month after consultation with the game improvement advisory board.
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Michael Keane would still be sent off under the new interpretation for hair pulling
Football issues correspondent Published12 June 2026, 16:18 BSTUpdated 16 minutes ago Premier League referees will change the way they judge hair pulling next season after three players were sent off for the offence in 2025-26.
Officials will also be asked to place a greater emphasis on grappling and holding inside the area after it became commonplace on corners and set-pieces.
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