'The blooming cheek of it' - Stan Collymore talks decision which could impact Newcastle United

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Stan Collymore speaks to media prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on January 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, in particular, are lobbying for a substitute increase - but there is an argument to suggest the decision would skew competition further in favour of the big clubs.

The return to five substitutes could have a big impact on teams such as Newcastle United, whose squads aren’t as big as Manchester City and Liverpool’s.

“I'm not having Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola moaning that clubs should be allowed five substitutes in the Premier League rather than three,” explained Stan Collymore to Mirror Sport.

“Part of the test of being a professional footballer is not being at your 100 per cent optimum every week, physically or mentally.

“And besides, Guardiola only used one sub against Liverpool on Sunday — the blooming cheek of it.”

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce backed the plans during Project Restart, but his position on the matter now is unclear.