UEFA's Champions League rule changes to Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool

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UEFA have tweaked their Champions League rules.(Image: Getty Images)

UEFA have revealed two significant Champions League rule alterations that will impact Premier League sides over the forthcoming campaign.

Premier League sides commence their respective European charges over the coming week.

The Gunners face Athletic Bilbao in Spain, while Enzo Maresca's Chelsea welcome German champions Bayern Munich.

Following their Europa League triumph last season, Tottenham have been paired with Villarreal for their opening clash.

Meanwhile, Newcastle take on Barcelona, Liverpool host Atletico Madrid and Manchester City kick-off their campaign against Italian champions Napoli.

This campaign marks the second year featuring the restructured league stage format - which UEFA introduced last term.

Clubs are presently permitted to register just 25 players for their Champions League squads, with a maximum of 17 who aren't 'locally trained'.

This has resulted in several prominent players being omitted, including Federico Chiesa (Liverpool), Mathys Tel (Tottenham), Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea) and others.

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The updated regulations state: "The Executive Committee approved an amendment to the 2025/2026 UEFA men's club competitions' regulations to admit the temporary replacement of a maximum of one outfield player with long-term injury or illness during the league phase until matchday 6 included."

This development will undoubtedly please Spurs boss Thomas Frank, who previously criticised the regulations after excluding Tel from his official squad list.

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The Champions League league stage continues until January next year.