12. West Bromwich Albion – £65.4m
Based on their wage bill – the Baggies are achieving no less or more than they should on paper.
11. Aston Villa – £69.3m
Despite looking destined for relegation early on in the season, new boss Tim Sherwood has dramatically turned things around – and their wage bill is proof that Paul Lambert was seriously underachieving.
10. Everton – £69.3m
The Toffees have increased their bill by £6m this year – but money doesn’t always buy success, as the club have tumbled down the table.
9. Sunderland – £69.5m
A truly staggering figure for the Black Cats – surely there must be some changes in the summer.