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...
9. CRYSTAL PALACE
Total spend was £19,597,025.40 – Christian Benteke was paid £2,323,657.14 to sit on the bench Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
10. WEST HAM UNITED
Total spend was £19,543,977.14 – Pablo Zabaleta was paid £2,335,377.78 to sit on the bench Photo: Alex Livesey
11. SOUTHAMPTON
Total spend was £15,687,360 – Sofiane Boufal was paid £1,791,936.51 to sit on the bench Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. WATFORD
Total spend was £13,693,366.35 – Andre Gray was paid £2,700,533.33 to sit on the bench Photo: RICHARD HEATHCOTE