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Premier League Reviews Liverpool's Multi-Ball Protocol Breach

10/21/2025

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Liverpool Football Club is under Premier League review for breaches of the multi-ball system in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
The 2022 rules require players to collect balls from designated tees, not from attendants.
Ball attendants threw balls to Liverpool players, manager Arne Slot, violating the protocol.
Aston Villa was fined £125,000 last season for similar violations; Liverpool is not expected to incur penalties, and a reminder is likely.

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Story summary

Liverpool Football Club is under Premier League review for breaches of the multi-ball system in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
The 2022 rules require players to collect balls from designated tees, not from attendants.
Ball attendants threw balls to Liverpool players, manager Arne Slot, violating the protocol.
Aston Villa was fined £125,000 last season for similar violations; Liverpool is not expected to incur penalties, and a reminder is likely.