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Five substitutions will benefit top teams, says Palace boss Vieira

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October 3, 2021 Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters

Allowing five substitutions can help clubs manage player workload better given the busy fixture list and surge in COVID-19, but such a move would hand an advantage to the top teams, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira said on Friday.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick have both urged the Premier League to increase the number of substitutions from three to five as a way to protect players.

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