It is well known that there is a positive relationship between how much a club spends on wages and its performance in terms of points secured. However, it seems that a few extra million spent at the bottom has a greater effect than additional spending at the top.
The three clubs (in order) currently over performing in terms of the amount spent are Everton, Southampton and Newcastle United. The under performers are Sunderland, Manchester United and West Ham.
It is well known that there is a positive relationship between how much a club spends on wages and its performance in terms of points secured. However, it seems that a few extra million spent at the bottom has a greater effect than additional spending at the top.
The three clubs (in order) currently over performing in terms of the amount spent are Everton, Southampton and Newcastle United. The under performers are Sunderland, Manchester United and West Ham.
Cardiff City, where manager Malky Mackay has just been sacked, are judged to be ‘on track’.