The Premier League will keep an eye on the goal of players and may consider imposing sanctions if they feel that they can damage the reputation of the game or cause oppositions or players.
The news comes after some players have received criticism for parties that many have exceeded the border by mocking opponents.
Iliman Ndiaye received a yellow card after scored Everton's winner against Brighton and was then celebrated by fluttering his arms like a seagull.
But when Myles Lewis-Skelly imitates Erling Haaland in his goal celebration at the Emirates, he received no punishment. Arsenal went to beat 5-1 on Sunday 5-1.
Former Arsenal striker Theo Walcott praised Lewis-Skelly for his character strength and said, “He was not afraid of Haaland at all.”
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both said they thought that the actions of the 18-year-old were disrespectful.
The celebration came after Haaland de Lewis-Skelly mocked at the end of a poorly-humored 2-2 draw in the Etihad in September, taunting him by asking: “Who are you?”
In the past, Jamie Vardy simulated an eagle when scoring against Crystal Palace and was criticized by some for his interactions with the Tottenham supporters at the end of last month, when Leicester defeated Tottenham 2-1. He received no caution for both action.
Similarly, it was thought that Neal Maupay James Maddison mocked when he copied the darts -the midfielder celebration after scoring Brentford against Spurs a year ago.
Maddison then criticized Maupay in his interview after the game and the forward hit on social media.
This season Phil Foden and Joshua Zirkzee did to fire weapons to the crowd after scoring goals, but were not punished.
In the NFL there are players who imitate the shooting of weapons when celebrating heavy fines after the game.
The Chief Football Officer of the Premier League, Tony Scholes, said: “There is a balance. I think we all like to see parties. Some parties are very funny, entertaining, but there is a line.
“As soon as it turns into spot or criticism, we should deal with it.”
Gap between Premier League and Championship in Focus
Scholes also said that he is worried that the wave between the championship and the Premier League makes it harder for promoted teams to compete.
Last season, for the first time in 26 years, all three promoted teams were relegated to the EFL on the first time of asking. As the things are this season, the three promoted clubs currently occupy the three relegation places in the Premier League – Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester.
Moreover, the number of points it has taken to survive in the top division has declined in recent years. Last season Nottingham Forest survived with a total of 32 points. The previous season Everton remained 36 points. In 2022, Leeds were the lowest ranked survivors with a total of 38 points.
“That is an important issue. We keep a close eye on that,” said Scholes. “The quality of this competition is simply incredible. Clubs that come from the championship in this competition find it incredibly difficult. We see that.
“For example, Ipswich has invested a lot of money this year. Hopefully they are there, they have the chance to stay on, but at the moment they are in a difficult position.
“It's hard to break in. But no, it would not be good for the competition if the three who came up year after year.”
Record number of home -grown players – but context key
Scholes also revealed that this season a record number of home -grown players made their debut at the top.
A home -grown player is a player who is registered for three whole seasons for their 21st birthday at a FA or FA from Wales -connected club. It is regardless of their nationality or current age.
There have been 54 different home -grown players who so far made their Premier League debut in 2024/25, compared to 45 in this phase last season.
It is worth noting at the promoted Ipswich, for example, but two of their 25-players Premier League team qualify this term as the first time.
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