Sheffield United will maintain its opposition to calls for the reintroduction of five substitutions in the middle of the Premier League season as it would affect the competition's integrity, club CEO Stephen Bettis has said.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and his Manchester City counterpart, Pep Guardiola, have been vocal in their criticism of the league's decision not to stick with last season's temporary rule that allowed five instead of three substitutions.
The later start to the current campaign, caused by the delay in the completion of last season due the coronavirus pandemic, has led to a compressed schedule, especially for teams that are in European competitions.