Premier
League clubs are reconsidering their decision not to use five substitutes
next season.
The Sun newspaper has claimed Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool,
Chelsea and Arsenal all want to use up to five substitutes in the upcoming
season, despite an August 6 vote between Premier League clubs deciding to
stick with a maximum of three replacements per match.
The issue is back on the agenda at a meeting next week, with clubs expected
to vote again at a shareholders meeting on September 3.
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 substitutes rule was unfair as it only benefited
wealthier clubs with bigger squads.
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