Three new things to look out for in the Premier League this season
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The Premier League is back!
It's sure to be a season full of drama and intrigue, with new teams, bucket loads of new players, and surely plenty of VAR drama too.
But this season is going to look a little bit different.
From a fresh new ball, to mind-bending new rules, these are three changes to watch out for.
A new ball!
Players will have a brand new ball this year, this time from Puma.
Lots has changed over the last 25 years in the Premier League, but one thing has remained - the Nike ball.
Until now.
Nike's 25 year partnership with the Premier League has ended, and Puma will be supplying this seasons official football.
The new ball is called the Puma Orbita Ultimate PL.
Exactly 1,091 Premier League goals were scored with last year's ball - how many times do you think we'll see the new ball hit the net?
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Image caption, New Manchester United Signing Bryan Mbeumo runs with the ball in a game against Everton during the Premier League Summer Series.
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New eight second rule for keepers
It's the first time goalkeepers will actually be timed in the Premier League.
Does it annoy you when goalkeepers hold onto the ball for too long?
You're not alone - and this season that's going to change!
Under the new rules, goalkeepers can't hold onto the ball for any longer than eight seconds.
Keepers will get a five second countdown from the referee, to remind them to release the ball.
If they don't, the referee will give a corner to the opposing team.
The idea behind the law is to stop timewasting, and keep matches flowing.
A brand new stadium!
Everton's new home will get lots of visitors this year
It's goodbye Goodison, hello Hill Dickinson for Everton fans!
The Toffees waved farewell to their iconic Goodison Park stadium at the end of last season. It was their home since 1892, and they played nearly 3,000 games there.
Although it's the end of an era, Everton's women's football team will play there this season, making it the largest women's stadium in the county.
The new Hill Dickinson stadium holds around 50,000 fans, so it's now the eighth largest stadium in England, and will even host fixtures at UEFA Euro 2028!