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Arteta Urges Premier League to Raise Matchday Squad Limit

8/31/2026

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has asked the Premier League to increase the matchday squad size.
The Premier League currently limits matchday squads to 20 players, including at least three homegrown players.
Arteta says the 20-player limit harms player welfare and demotivates unused squad members.
La Liga permits 23 players and Serie A permits 25 in matchday squads.
Arteta notes about 90% of top European clubs already use larger matchday squads.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has asked the Premier League to increase the matchday squad size.
The Premier League currently limits matchday squads to 20 players, including at least three homegrown players.
Arteta says the 20-player limit harms player welfare and demotivates unused squad members.
La Liga permits 23 players and Serie A permits 25 in matchday squads.
Arteta notes about 90% of top European clubs already use larger matchday squads.