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The new substitute rules which will affect Newcastle in restart

Newcastle United will be permitted to use an extra two substitutes in their remaining nine matches of the season.

The 2019/20 campaign is back under way, with Newcastle taking on Sheffield United in their first game on Sunday.

And in line with leagues throughout Europe, the Premier League have introduced new rules regarding substitutes.

Sides will be able to name nine players on the bench, and use five subs throughout the match.

However, they may only make substitutes on three occasions, to help the flow of the game.

A Premier League statement read: "Premier League Shareholders today agreed temporary changes to the rules relating to substitute players.

"For the remainder of the 2019/20 season, the number of substitutes that can be used during a match will increase from three to five players.

"This is in line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board last month.

"Shareholders also approved for Clubs to increase the maximum number of substitute players on the bench from seven to nine for the rest of the 2019/20 season. "

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