Overview
- The Arsenal manager publicly asked league officials to lift the matchday limit from 20 to 23 players starting next season.
- He argued the change would help manage minutes, protect mental health and preserve player value by keeping fit players involved.
- Current Premier League rules allow a bench of nine substitutes and up to five changes in a game, with an additional concussion substitution.
- UEFA competitions permit up to 12 substitutes on the bench, giving teams a 23‑player squad and greater flexibility.
- Arteta cited frequent omissions of fit players, including Christian Norgaard, and said clubs can handle extra travel and hotel logistics.