Premier League introduce head-to-head rule among changes for 2019/20 season
PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs have announced a new rule for the upcoming season.
Fans can’t wait for the campaign to begin as Manchester City look to defend their title while the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs jostle for top spot.
However, there will be a new rule to contend with – head-to-head records.
It’s been revealed that if teams finish on level points with each other, their head-to-head records could come into effect.
But that won’t be until they have lined up their goal difference, and then their goals scored, against each other.
So the prospect of a head-to-head record deciding anything is slim.
It will also only apply when there is something at stake, ie a relegation spot or a European qualification place.
Should the head-to-head record, which is just based on points gained, fail to separate sides, goals scored away from home will be taken into consideration.
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And should all else fail, a playoff will be arranged at a neutral ground at the end of the season.
Also new this season is a mid-season break, which will give clubs two weeks off ahead of the European knockout rounds in February.
There is also a new football, the Nike Merlin, which will get its debut in Liverpool’s home clash against Norwich on Friday 9 August.