Premier League target hair pulling and set-piece grappling in rules review

Premier League referees have been instructed to reassess their approach to handling hair pulling incidents, following the sending off of three players for this offense last season. The move is part of a broader review of the rules, which also aims to address grappling during set pieces. Referees will be expected to take a more nuanced approach to these incidents, distinguishing between minor and more serious offenses. The changes are intended to promote consistency and fairness in refereeing decisions.

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