In a bid to improve the flow of the game, the Premier League has introduced a new rule aimed at curbing tactical time-wasting by goalkeepers. The move has been hailed as a step in the right direction by fans and pundits, who argue that the practice has become a blight on the sport. ‘It’s about time,’ said one commentator. ‘Goalkeepers were taking advantage of the system, and it was ruining the spectacle.’ With the new rule in place, goalkeepers will be forced to think twice before employing delaying tactics. Will the change have a significant impact on the game, or will teams find new ways to exploit the system?