Crystal Palace's Ohad Khalaily Penalized for Delayed Substitution Against Manchester City
On August 28, 2026, Ohad Khalaily made his starting debut for Crystal Palace in a high-profile Premier League match against Manchester City, a perennial title contender. Khalaily delivered an impressive performance throughout the game but made a critical error in the 75th minute. When the substitution board displayed number 25, indicating that former Barcelona player Oscar Mingueza was to replace him, Khalaily hesitated and delayed leaving the pitch for over 10 seconds. Under the new Premier League rules, such a delay results in a one-minute penalty off the field for the player, causing the substitution to be delayed by 60 seconds due to Khalaily's time-wasting. This incident highlighted Khalaily's unfamiliarity with the updated regulations despite his strong overall showing.
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