
Some sides had wanted to retain it in 2021.
Premier League clubs have voted against retaining the five substitution rule for the upcoming season.
Following the resumption of the top flight in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, teams were allowed to make five alterations during matches to support player welfare.
Some clubs wanted the new regulation carried over but the Premier League has confirmed it was voted down.
#PL Clubs also agreed to revert back to using up to three substitute players per match, with a maximum of seven substitutes on the bench. pic.twitter.com/e3Fqtf9QNr
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 6, 2020