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Why are some players unregistered?
Premier League rules allow clubs to play young talent without officially registering them, as long as they were born after a specific date. For this season, it's January 1, 2005. This means players like JJ Gabriel, who is 15, can feature in top-flight matches, giving them valuable experience and a pathway into senior football without taking up a squad spot.
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