Money Talks on the Pitch

When it comes to the Premier League, money plays a big role in determining success. Teams spend billions of pounds to assemble the best squads and compete for titles. Two of the biggest spenders in recent years have been Manchester City and Liverpool.

The Top Spot

The most valuable Premier League match of all time took place in 2019. It was a clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, two powerhouses of English football. The combined cost of the starting XIs for that match was a staggering £1.3 billion.

A Record-Breaking Victory

Liverpool came out on top in this mega-money clash, winning 3-1 at Anfield. Goals from Fabinho, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and Bernardo Silva sealed the victory for Jurgen Klopp's men. The Liverpool team that day cost an incredible £707 million.

The Costly Stars

Virgil van Dijk, who was purchased from Southampton for £80 million in 2017, and goalkeeper Alisson, signed from Roma for £67 million a year later, were the biggest fees paid by Liverpool. However, they also had some bargains in their squad, with Trent Alexander-Arnold coming through the club's academy and costing them nothing.

Manchester City's Expensive Squad

Manchester City's squad for that match was worth £604 million in total. The biggest amounts were spent on Kevin De Bruyne (£55 million) and Rodri (£63 million). Pep Guardiola could have made his starting XI even more expensive but left Joao Cancelo and Riyad Mahrez on the bench, who were purchased for a combined £120 million.

Domination by Manchester City and Liverpool

Not surprisingly, matches featuring Manchester City and Liverpool dominate the top ten list of the most valuable Premier League matches. Tottenham Hotspur also make regular appearances, with signings like Tanguy Ndombele (£63 million) and Davinson Sanchez (£42 million) contributing to the overall cost of their squad.

Chelsea's Spending Spree

Since being purchased by Todd Boehly, Chelsea has spent over £1 billion on transfers. It's no surprise, then, that the club features on the rich list. Their thrilling 4-4 draw against Manchester City earlier this season made the cut, with a combined £1.15 billion spent on the starting XIs that day.

Recent Matches in the Top Ten

The 1-1 draw between Liverpool and the current champions also makes the top ten. The players on show in that match were worth a combined £1.14 billion.

These matches showcase the high stakes and immense financial investment in the Premier League. As the competition continues to grow, it's likely that we'll see even more record-breaking transfer fees and valuable matches in the future.