Premier League club vote unanimously for major new rule change - but it WON'T be ready for the start of next season

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously for a major new rule change at today’s shareholders’ meeting.

The new rule is set to be brought in next season, but will not be ready for the start of the campaign.

It will impact how offside calls are made moving forward in England‘s top division, and will come into effect after one of the international breaks, meaning it will be introduced as early as September or as late as November.

The top flight teams have opted for semi-automated offside technology to be brought into the Premier League, with the hope that this will speed up the process of making these decisions.

A Premier League statement read: ‘The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters.’