One thing cost Newcastle United millions of pounds during the 2018/19 season – wages for injured players. Premier League clubs spent a whopping £182m on injured players last season.
We spoke to Ben Dinnery from Premier Injuries Limited, who worked out how much the Toon Army spent in comparison to other Premier League clubs:
9. Everton: £6,772, 344
Everton were the ninth highest spenders on wages for injured players. Photo: Martin Rickett
10. Chelsea: £6,579,597
It's firmly mid-table for Chelsea who spent over £6million on injured players. Photo: Steven Paston
11. Newcastle United: £6,222,051
The Toon Army spent an eye-watering £6,222,051 on injured players last season. Photo: Owen Humphreys
12. Bournemouth: £6,113,772
Bournemouth are one of 12 Premier League teams to have spent more than £6million on injured players last season. Photo: Mark Kerton