Andy @Delcottio asked me for gross spending on players in the Premier League since football started in 1992/3 to 2018, so, as Kylie once sang to Jason "especially for you" Andy. #Chelsea Chelsea top the table, #SaintsFC Southampton a surprise inclusion in the top 10

Positions 11-20 feature bewildered #SAFC fans such as @SueBridgewater & @lawsyboy asking themselves how Sunderland managed to spend £431 million on players whilst in the EPL with Swindon bringing up the rear with a gross spend of £1.9m #STFC

For the sake of completeness here are the remaining gross spends for clubs who have been in the EPL