11. Southampton
Turnover £106m
Profit before tax £29m
The Saints looked to be in trouble when chairman Nicola Cortese resigned in the middle of the season in January, but it didn’t damage their campaign. Despite selling a plethora of first-team stars, including Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw, they haven’t continued to improve this term.
12. Sunderland
Turnover £104m
Loss before tax £17m
The Black Cats will have to again pull off another miracle to avoid relegation, and, if they do fall, will be leaving the Premier League with considerable financial concerns. The club certainly seem to be heading in a downward spiral.
13. Swansea City
Turnover £98m
Profit before tax £1m
The Swans have adapted superbly to England’s top flight, and the club’s hierarchy, including chairman Huw Jenkins, have been quick to reward themselves for their status with wage increases and bonuses. Jenkins enjoyed a £300,000 wage rise.
14. Stoke City
Turnover £98m
Profit before tax £4m
With a chairman, Peter Coates, who supports Financial Fair Play, he had no interest in using the TV rights to increase his players’ wages – and the club’s financial status remains healthy.
15. Norwich City
Turnover £94m
Profit before tax £9m
The Canaries may have been relegated, but their bank balance remains healthy, and is a mark of a club run with intelligence. Norwich could make an instant return to the Premier League, as they sit in a play-off spot.