# Premier League Bans Fake Goalkeeper Injuries

URL: https://technosports.co.in/premier-league-bans-fake-goalkeeper-injuries/  
Published: 2026-07-28  
Updated: 2026-07-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The era of tactical time-wasting is officially over. Starting in the 2026-27 season, English football introduces a brutal new rule: if a keeper fakes an injury, the manager must pull an outfield player for one full minute. Hesitate? Your captain gets benched. This bold, futuristic shift forces teams to choose between game-stalling stunts or maintaining their numerical advantage on the pitch.