The research follows the news that Premier League clubs could be allowed to continue using five substitutes next season and the debate whether this favours the bigger club.
Football Index has calculated how much each club paid their players simply to sit on the bench, and the findings highlight the incredible strength in depth possessed by the traditional ‘Big 6’ in comparison to the remainder of the league.
Interestingly, Manchester United’s Juan Mata is the Premier League player paid the most to sit on the bench this season, having earned over £5.34m.
Scroll down and click through the pages to view the stunning amount of cash Newcastle United have paid substitutes to sit on the bench this campaign...
5. ARSENAL
Total spend was £25,616,900.32 - Mesut Ozil was paid £3,073,777.78 to sit on the bench Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
6. EVERTON
Total spend was £23,904,730.16 – Bernard was paid £3,227,631.75 to sit on the bench Photo: Alex Livesey
7. TOTTENHAM
Total spend was £22,093,116.19 – Tanguy Ndombele was paid £2,818,895.24 to sit on the bench Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
8. LEICESTER CITY
Total spend was £21,125,288.89 – Marc Albrighton was paid £2,725,955.56 to sit on the bench Photo: GLYN KIRK