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...
17. BRIGHTON
Total spend was £11,745,842.54 – Glenn Murray was paid £1,239,812.06 to sit on the bench Photo: GLYN KIRK
18. WOLVES
Total spend was £10,749,522.54 – Patrick Cutrone was paid £1,490,666.67 to sit on the bench. Photo: David Rogers
19. NORWICH CITY
Total spend was £9,009,206.349 - Josip Drmic was paid £1,285,142.86 to sit on the bench Photo: Julian Finney
20. SHEFFIELD UNITED
Total spend was £6,972,770.79 – Phil Jagielka was paid £1,112,666.67 to sit on the bench Photo: George Wood