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Fans demand Premier League bring in ‘insane’ technology as new camera angle shows stars ‘don’t get a second on the ball’
FANS are calling for the Premier League to start using a new camera angle after they got a taste of it in pre-season.
Following the pre-season clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle in the Premier League Summer Series fans got a never-before-seen view of the game.
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The coverage featured a fascinating view from on the pitch after a camera was strapped to Youri Tielemans' chest.
Villa's new signing was making his debut and did so whilst wearing a body camera.
The footage that it recorded is incredible and it has given fans a new appreciation for how hard top level football is.
The fast-paced intensity seemed to blow fans minds as they saw it first hand, with many taking to social media to make their thoughts known.
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One fan wrote: "Omds you don't even get a second on the ball."
Whilst another added: "So cool to see. Only pre-season but you get a feel for how quickly they’re closed down. Barely time to take a touch."
A third wrote: "This intensity is crazy. The amount of time you get on the ball too sheesh."
Other fans called for the Premier League to introduce the angle permanently.
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One wrote: "bring this to all normal Prem games."
With another writing: "Get one of these on the referees in the normal season!"
The game itself was thrilling enough as it ended in a 3-3 draw between the two sides.
Both Villa and Newcastle will meet again on the opening weekend of the season at St James' Park.
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