The vanishing spray used by referees at the World Cup is coming to the Premier League.
The spray, which shows players where 10 yards from a free kick is and disappears after 60 seconds, will be used from the start of the forthcoming campaign.
It was used at this summer's World Cup, quickly becoming a popular feature of the tournament.
The Premier League have confirmed that the spray will be introduced for the upcoming season:
BREAKING: Vanishing spray will be used in the Barclays Premier League from the start of this season #SprayForBPL pic.twitter.com/uiTPXT4Ph3
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 30, 2014
The Premier League's Chief Executive Richard Scudamore said: "At the Premier League we are open to developments that enhance the competition and it was clear from watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil that Vanishing Spray benefitted referees, players, and all of those who watched the matches.
"Having witnessed that, and following consultation with our clubs and the PGMOL, we have decided to introduce it in the Barclays Premier League and look forward to having it in place for the 2014/15 season.”
