PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are at war over a NEW plan to bring in more subs next season.
Manchester United and Manchester City along with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are part of a group to table a request to allow FIVE replacements.
Premier League clubs are in disagreement over how many subs should be allowed in the upcoming seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The International Football Association board (IFAB) gave leagues the choice to extend the five subs rule for another season, with the Scottish Premier League opting to keep it.
But the Premier League was against the proposal as clubs – including newly promoted West Brom, Leeds and Fulham – voted 13-7 last month to stick with the normal numbers.
Many believed the five sub rule was unfair as it only benefited wealthier clubs with bigger squads.
However it is back on the agenda for a Premier League zoom conference today after the unhappy leading clubs found enough support to raise it again.
Now Rule 27 could be amended despite the majority being against it just a couple of weeks ago as some of them have changed sides.
The move is angering those who think that it is too big an advantage for top clubs with big squad and benches full of talent that could win games late.
Premier League bosses introduced the five sub rule alongside the increase of matchday squads from 18 to 20 in June to ease the blow of a condensed schedule on the back of a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
If the original vote is overturned, it will join a host of rule changes introduced by the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign.
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Alongside the substitution vote, clubs proved the implementation of VAR in line with the FIFA protocol, meaning officials will now be encouraged to use pitch-side monitors to come to decisions.
Referees will also penalise goalkeepers for encroachment on penalties with retakes ordered if the keeper saves a spot-kick with their foot over the goal line.
There will also continue to be no leeway on offsides as assistant referees will be encouraged to keep their flags down on marginal infringements.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
