By tonight, there will officially be as many Premier League seasons as there are bones in an adult human foot. Let’s hope 2017/18 is an absolute metatarsal.
The latest edition of The Best League in the World kicks off on a Friday, of course – the footballing equivalent of sneaking downstairs to open your presents on Christmas Eve – with a reasonably tasty-looking amuse-bouche of Arsenal v Leicester.
Even if we all feel like we’ve been here 25 times before, it’s worth a recap on what’s new for 2017/18. Firstly, diving is the focus of the annual CLAMPDOWN this time, with a special FA panel convening every Monday to review footage of any alleged simulation – and they have the power to dish out bans to any gravitationally-challenged individuals.
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