Mikel Arteta has revealed that he wants the Premier League to allow teams to name more players in their matchday squads, admitting that he has been begging for the change to be made.
At present, teams can name only 20 players in a matchday squad, meaning there are nine substitutes available in addition to the starting XI. Although this number can appear sufficient because clubs are permitted to make five substitutions, Arteta believes the demands placed on players require greater squad flexibility.
Teams can have up to 30 players, and allowing more of them to be named on the bench would give managers additional options during matches. It could also help them respond to how games develop while ensuring they have more players available to make an impact.
However, the Premier League has refused to expand matchday squads and expects clubs to plan around the 20 players they are currently permitted to name for matches.
Arteta has been one of the voices among managers calling for a change to the rules and has once again spoken about the subject. The ***** nal boss revealed that he has spent considerable time asking the Premier League to expand the number of players that can be included.

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