A number of new regulations are expected to be implemented with just over a month until the start of the 2023–24 Premier League season.

The highly anticipated campaign is scheduled to kick off in August, and the fixture schedule has already been published, showcasing a lineup of exciting matches for the opening weekend.

According to Sky Sports, the reigning champions, Manchester City, will begin their title defense with an intriguing clash against Burnley on August 11, marking a reunion with former player Vincent Kompany.

The report further states that the season will reach its conclusion on the weekend of May 19 next year, featuring matches such as Manchester City versus West Ham United and Arsenal versus Everton.

However, these captivating encounters will take place under a fresh set of rules that will be implemented at the commencement of the season.

EPL rules for next season

Sportbible reports that next season will look a little different for fans and players, with four new rules taking effect from August onwards. The new guidelines have been set by the International Football Association Board, the body mandated to make rules.

Key among the new rules is a 'greater allowance' for time lost due to goal celebrations. As such, there is a possibility of more time being added on at the end of each half if teams take longer to celebrate after scoring.

Secondly, as is now the case, goalkeepers will no longer be able to cause any form of distraction to penalty takers when spot kicks are awarded, perhaps due to Emiliano Martinez's antics.

Thirdly, reserve assistant referees on the sidelines will now equally have increased participation, receiving equal support and assistance as the primary on-field officials, commonly known as the 'man in the middle'.

The fourth new guideline is that players can now avoid being yellow-carded for 'unsporting behaviour' if they are making a deliberate attempt to play the ball.

Lastly, there is the change to the controversial offside law. Under the new guidelines, a player who is 'clearly offside' should not become onside every time an opponent moves and touches the ball.

FIFA to test handball rules

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Arsene Wenger's calls for a change to the offside rules being seemingly set to bear fruit with the world governing body for football, FIFA set to trial new proposals.

The legendary former Arsenal manager has been vocal in his calls for the current rules to be changed, having served as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development since he left the team in 2018.

Under the current dispensation, a player is often deemed offside when any part of their body that can play the ball is ahead of the last defender, often leading to Video Assistant Referee checks.