Burnley step up training at Barnfield, as Premier League announces move to five substitutes

With Burnley set to resume their Premier League campaign in just over a fortnight, the Clarets are stepping things up at the Barnfield Training Centre.
Dwight McNeil under the watchful eye of Sean Dyche. Picture: Andy Ford/Burnley FCDwight McNeil under the watchful eye of Sean Dyche. Picture: Andy Ford/Burnley FC
Dwight McNeil under the watchful eye of Sean Dyche. Picture: Andy Ford/Burnley FC

The rearranged fixture list is due to be announced in the next few days, potentially as early as today, with Sean Dyche’s side expected to travel to Manchester City in their first outing - the game they were preparing for on March 14th, as the Premier League was put on hold.

After voting last Tuesday to step up to contact training, clubs have been working with larger groups ahead of the resumption, with Manchester City due to host Arsenal on Wednesday, June 17th, and a full round of fixtures to follow.

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Meanwhile, the league have released a statement explaining five substitutes will be permitted in the remaining games, with nine players allowed on the bench.

Burnley back in contact training. Picture: Andy Ford/Burnley FCBurnley back in contact training. Picture: Andy Ford/Burnley FC
Burnley back in contact training. Picture: Andy Ford/Burnley FC

Premier League statement, 4th June: “Premier League Shareholders today agreed temporary changes to the rules relating to substitute players.

“For the remainder of the 2019/20 season, the number of substitutes used during a match will increase from three to five players.

”This is in line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board last month.

“Shareholders also approved for clubs to increase the maximum number of substitute players on the bench from seven to nine for the rest of the 2019/20 season.”