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Matty Hewitt

Newcastle United can benefit from Premier League rule change after change in stance

Newcastle United could be one of the major beneficiaries from the vote to reinstate five substitutions. The Magpies were originally among the clubs to reject the idea, with the argument that the reinstating would benefit clubs with bigger squads.

The decision to scrap the five substitutes rule, while many of Europe's top divisions persisted, was a frequent frustration of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. The Reds boss is sure to make full use of the five substitutes which is set to be rolled out next season.

Newcastle however, were once opposed to the change in regulations. Under Mike Ashley, the Magpies had one of the worst squad's in the division - one that was crying out for investment - but the Saudi takeover has changed the dynamic all together.

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The Saudi takeover made the Toon the richest club in world football and are expected to spend big in the summer. The new ownership have not hidden their desire to get Newcastle competing for top honours and in order to do that, will be hoping to bring some of the world's best to Tyneside.

The Toon Army will be hoping the arrivals of Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes will pave the way for more big name talents. In theory, with better players at their disposal and an improved squad, the Magpies could be one of the major beneficiaries from the rule change.

The so-called 'top six' were among the leading Premier League clubs to have used all five substitutes when it the rule was introduced back in Project restart. Surprisingly, Brighton and Hove Albion used all five substitutes in eight of their remaining nine games, Liverpool seven times, Bournemouth and Norwich City 6, Manchester United and Arsenal 5 times.

It's interesting to see Howe's Bournemouth named among those to use the full five substitutes. It gives Newcastle supporters an insight into how the Magpies head coach is likely to approach next season with an improved squad at his disposal.

Not afraid to make a change when things aren't going to plan, Howe has used all three substitutes available to him in 15 out of a possible 19 games since arriving on Tyneside. The rule change could also pave the way for a number of academy stars make their Premier League debut.

Joe White, Elliot Anderson and Lucas De Bolle are among those in line to step up to the first team and could be involved in Howe's plans next season.

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