“ I have been begging” Arteta wants Premier League to make one change

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has publicly called on the Premier League to expand the number of players teams are permitted to name in their matchday squads, stating he has repeatedly lobbied for the rule change. Currently, Premier League clubs are limited in how many players they can include on a matchday, a restriction Arteta believes puts teams at a disadvantage. The comments were reported on August 31, 2026, suggesting Arteta's push for the change remains ongoing.