OFFICIAL: IFAB approves new rule from next season for goalkeepers. If the goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 8 seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team.

Breaking: Football’s laws to change next season so that a corner instead of an indirect free-kick will be awarded if goalkeeper holds on to the ball for longer than 8 secs. Referees will have a visual five-second countdown.

Especially for players like Raya and Martínez who love controlling the pace. What do you think this means for Premier League tactics next season?