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'It favours the powerful clubs': Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says the five subs per-game rule makes things HARDER for his side as they aim to crown a stunning season with a Champions League place

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has spoken out against new Premier League rules that will allow five substitutes a match when the season resumes this week.

The Blades return to action on Wednesday when they head to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa, with Wilder's men looking to maintain their tremendous form from before the coronavirus interval.

Wilder will be able to make five switches during the match but the United boss is not a fan of the new rules.

Chris Wilder is not a fan of the new rules that allow teams to make five substitutes a match
Wilder says the rule favours the powerful clubs that have greater depth than Sheffield United

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Wilder said: 'It favours the powerful clubs.