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Premier League clubs vote against use of FIVE substitutions for next season

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Manchester United's Paul Pogba, left, runs onto the pitch after replacing teammate Fred during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Glyn Kirk, Pool)

Clubs in England’s top flight have voted against the five substitution rule to continue into next season 2020-21.

Consequently, Premier League managers will be forced to revert to three substitutions, according to a meeting held on Thursday, August 6.

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