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According to Squawka, the Premier League have confirmed clubs will be allowed to name nine players on their substitutes bench.

However, clubs will only be allowed to use three subs per game.

Premier League clubs have also agreed in principle to introduce additional permanent concussion substitutions.

Clubs will be allowed a maximum of two concussion substitutes to be used per team with the opposition side being able to use the equivalent number.