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Premier League teams will be allowed to make five substitutes from next season after clubs have a change of heart and vote in new legislation to bring them in line with the rest of Europe's major leagues

Premier League clubs have voted to reintroduce five substitutions from next season.

The change of heart over the number of changes permitted per-game has been confirmed following a Premier League stakeholders meeting today.

The English top-flight will now be in line with the rest of Europe’s major leagues and the decision ends years of resistance when the issue was previously raised.

The Premier League have voted to allow teams to make five substitutions from next season

The Premier League have voted to allow teams to make five substitutions from next season

A statement from the Premier League said: 'From next season, clubs will be permitted to use five substitutions, to be made on three occasions during a match, with an additional opportunity at half-time.