Liverpool FC - It's Time to Spend
A popular and insightful article in the Financial Times revealed that English teams struggle in the Champions League due to the competitive nature of the Premier League. Teams such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all spend on average, 25pc or more of time during a game leading by two goals or more; almost 10pc more than Manchester City, the side deemed the most 'dominant' during Premier League games. This particular article drew two main conclusions, one being that …
Analysis of Liverpool's Spending | Summer 2014 Transfer Fees Round Up
As most have been made aware, the £835m spent by Premier League clubs during this summer's transfer window was the most ever. Not just in England, but in any league in the world. Ever. The previous record of £630m was also held by the Premier League from 2013 is still a figure that hasn't been matched elsewhere.
The new TV deal gave each club an ADDITIONAL £25m revenue that would surely have an impact on the spending by all clubs. …