Aston Villa head to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in Pep Guardiola's final match in charge of City
Premier League chiefs could consider a late rule change to ensure the safety of players.
Premier League chiefs could consider a late rule change to ensure the safety of players.
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Water breaks could be temporarily brought into force on the final day of the Premier League season amid blistering temperatures.
The UK has been treated to some eye-catching weather over the past few days, some places in the country having seen thermometers reach 30 degrees.
And while many are enjoying the weather, Premier League chiefs could consider a late rule change to ensure the safety of players.
According to Sky Sports via The Mirror, mandatory drinks breaks could be enforced on the last day of the campaign should the temperatures be hotter than 30 degrees before kick-off.
All matches on the last day of the campaign will take place at 4pm on Sunday, with Aston Villa heading to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in Pep Guardiola's final match in charge of City.
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There is plenty at stake too, with spots in Europe and the final relegation place to be decided.
It would not be the first time that drinks breaks would be seen in the Premier League. They were introduced during the delayed 2019/20 season, games having taken place during the summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Water breaks were also seen at the beginning of the 2022/23 campaign.
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