The prospect of permanently allowing five substitutions in the Premier League has proven to polarise supporters and figures within football but its backers appear to have won. It has been reported by The Times that the Premier League are set to allow teams to make five substitutions in a game, which could impact Leeds United if they remain in the top flight.
Numerous attempts to introduce the change have failed but it has been claimed that a vote is set to take place at a meeting in London. Vocal supporters of allowing five substitutions include the Professional Footballers Association and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Last season, on an episode of Monday Night Football, pundit Gary Neville opposed the allowing of five substitutions, disagreeing with his colleague Jamie Carragher.Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, he said: "I voted against it in League Two for Salford [City].
