Squad rule stupid, says Wenger

Premier League managers face an extra headache this season as they try to adapt to a new rule

London: Premier League managers face an extra headache this season as they try to adapt to a new rule, described as "stupid" by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, which requires all top-flight teams to pick from a strict 25-man squad.

A Premier League edict brought in to encourage the development of young talent demands that only 25 players are eligible for selection by the 20 clubs in England's top tier, of which eight must be homegrown.