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Premier League 2020-21 rules changes: Five substitutes & what else is new?

The Premier League introduced the increased the maximum number of substitutes to make in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak, but what other rules could be implemented for the 2020-21 season?

Goal takes a look.

What new rules will be introduced for the Premier League 2020-21 season?

Five substitutes

The rule change, implemented for the restart of the Premier League and the remainder of the 2019-20 season, allows for teams to make five substitional changes - an increase from the usual three.

Additionally, the maximum number of substitutes permitted to sit on the bench was also increased from seven to nine.