Premier League referees are set to clamp down on one particular rule this season which could lead to more goals scored. A new campaign usually means a new set of regulations and this year is no different.
Prem officials held a group meeting on Wednesday (August 3) at St George's Park to go over the plans.Former referee Mike Dean, who is now a VAR official, revealed in his Daily Mail column that they will be looking to increase the time that the ball is in play.
Last year it was only 55 minutes and seven seconds per game.READ MORE:Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumThat figure was the lowest for a decade, meaning paying fans got less for their money.
Dean said: "We may be more proactive in trying to let the games flow when possible."With the ball in play more often, that will provide teams with more opportunity to find the back of the net.
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