Manchester United and Chelsea lead salary table: Premier League clubs ranked - in pictures

There's a vast gap between the top and bottom earners

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: David McGoldrick of Sheffield United celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on November 07, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

20) Sheffield United have an annual wage bill of £10,348,000 ($13.71m) according to spotrac, the lowest in the Premier League. Getty

Dominic Hart

Nov 12, 2020

Manchester United might be languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, but their players are top of the table when it comes to salaries.

Chelsea defender Reece James (L) is congratulated by new German midfielder Kai Havertz after scoring against Brighton. AFP

Think Timo Werner or Kai Havertz is Chelsea's top earner? Think again. Blues player salaries - in pictures

Figures from online sports team and player contract website spotrac have ranked the total amount paid in wages by every Premier League club - and the contrast is startling.

While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's stars are raking in the top figure – a hefty £159.65m ($211m) per year between them – some of the other top flight clubs are trailing by a long way.

To see how the Premier League's 20 clubs rank in reverse order, swipe on the gallery above.

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