Premier League clubs vote against five substitute rule for 2020/21 season
The top Premier League clubs have failed in their bid to bring in a five substitute rule for the 2020/21 season.
When football returned amid the coronavirus pandemic in June, the rules were changed to allow an increase in number of subs and also expand the number of players allowed in the squad.
Five substitutes had been allowed in the Premier League at the end of last season
This was due to concerns over fitness and injury risk with games being played in such a short period of time.
Some Premier League clubs wanted to continue with that for the coming season but not everyone agreed.
The matter was voted on at a meeting on August 6 and was defeated 11 votes to nine – for the motion to pass it required 14 votes.
Of those who wanted to see it introduced was Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
The top Premier League clubs to have the five sub rule introduced
The big clubs are believed to have tried to push it through once again and it was brought back to the table in the meeting on Thursday, September 3.
It again did not receive the required amount of votes to pass. The rules will remain the same with three substitutes allowed from a bench of seven players.
The argument from other clubs is that the top clubs would hold an advantage as they have the luxury of more strength in depth that many others do not possess.
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talkSPORT also understands that no agreement has been reached yet on the subject of whether all games will be available to view.
As things stand there are 11 matches taking place in September without fans which are unavailable for fans to watch legally.
There will be another meeting next week.
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