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The Wage Inflation Crisis Threatening Premier League Sustainability

Player salaries have grown 47% faster than revenue over the past five years, creating unprecedented financial pressure on mid-table clubs struggling to compete.

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The Wage Inflation Crisis Threatening Premier League Sustainability

Rising wages create financial pressure across Premier League clubs

The Wage Inflation Crisis

Premier League clubs face mounting pressure as wage bills spiral beyond sustainable levels. Mid-table teams now spend 75% of revenue on player salaries, compared to 62% in 2019.

This trend threatens long-term financial stability across the league.