The new rule allowed five substitution on the opening weekend of the season in the premier league.
The number of changes allowed increased as 13 of the 20 clubs made four or five changes.
There were at least four substitution from a single team.
All 10 substitution were used in the victories of Manchester City and West Ham.
After its Covid-19 suspension, five substitution were allowed. The rule was voted against by clubs.
The rule was abandoned by the premier league because some clubs felt it would benefit them.
Two of the most vocal coaches calling for the rule to remain used four and five substitute players.
The new rule allowed teams to make 3.85 changes. Five teams made changes during the Saturday 3pm kick-off.
There were 38 substitution made in the 80th minute or later and 55 in the 70th minute as managers used the increase to rest players in the final stages of the game.
Out of the new signings who came off the bench in the opening weekend of the season, KalvinPhillips was the only one who didn't play.
The two teams made one substitution each.
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