The Premier League has also emphasized the importance of penalizing holding actions by defenders at corners and challenges on goalkeepers. This change is aimed at reducing the number of goals scored after potential fouls before the ball is put in play at set-pieces.

Additionally, the Premier League has introduced new rules for on-field injury treatment, delayed throw-ins and goal kicks, and substitutions. Players who receive on-field injury treatment or assessment will now be required to leave the pitch for at least one minute, an increase from the previous 30-second limit. A five-second countdown and restart reversal will occur for delayed throw-ins and goal kicks, and a 10-second time limit has been set for players when they are substituted.

If the time limit for substitutions is exceeded, the substitute cannot enter the field until the first stoppage after one minute has elapsed.