The new coronavirus rule which could affect Sheffield United and their rivals when Premier League restarts

Sheffield United and their rivals could be able to make up to five substitutions when the Premier League resumes after the game's lawmakers approved a temporary rule change to the rules in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Danny Hall

Published 8th May 2020, 14:00 BST

Updated 8th May 2020, 14:00 BST

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and assistant Alan Knill could have more flexibility from the bench when games restart: James Wilson/Sportimage

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) - which is made up of the four British associations and world governing body FIFA - gave the green light to the proposal, which now needs to be approved by the Premier League.

Each side will have three opportunities, excluding half-time, to make changes in an amendment which comes into force immediately for competitions which start and finish before the end of 2020.

A FIFA statement said: "The decision on whether to apply this amendment will remain at the discretion of each individual competition organiser, while The IFAB and FIFA will determine at a later stage whether this temporary amendment would need to be extended further (e.g. for competitions due to be completed in 2021)."

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