Premier League relaxes hair pulling rules as new guidelines unveiled for next season

Premier League referees will be able to caution players for hair pulling from the 2026-27 season, following the unveiling of new guidelines. This marks a significant shift, as the act was previously categorised as violent conduct, warranting a red card from the start of the 2025-26 campaign.Last season, three players in the English top flight were dismissed for hair pulling. Under the updated guidelines, a hair pull "without excessive force and/or brutality" will now warrant a yellow card. Howev