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From the Spaniard who has won the trust of Pep Guardiola to the Liverpool midfielder already a Merseyside derby hero, new substitution rules are set to benefit some of the Premier League's brightest talents... are here are 10 who are set to take advantage

There are a few tweaks fans will notice when the Premier League finally returns to action this week after it's coronavirus-enforced hiatus.

One of the most glaring will be the size of the benches, with nine players now allowed to take a seat among the substitutes and at least five allowed on the field.

It is a measure that is set to help clubs deal with the fatigue and lack of match sharpness players will undoubedtly suffer having not kicked a ball since March in any competitive form.

New substitution rules in the Premier League could afford young players more opportunities

New substitution rules in the Premier League could afford young players more opportunities

There have been suggestions that this new ruling is perhaps unfair, with Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder voicing his concern that this will only serve to benefit the bigger sides with more depth to their squads.