Laying it out: Transfer fee vs Trophies won graphic is courtesy of Sportskeeda.com

Manchester United and Arsenal have edged big-spending rivals Chelsea and Manchester City to the best ‘cost-per-trophy’ ratio in the Premier League.

The Red Devils have hauled an epic 18 titles back through the doors of Old Trafford since the summer of 2003, and having spent £588m in that time up until now, that averages at just £32.7m per trophy.

Previously thrifty Arsenal are the next in line, with their six gongs costing £57.8m each, while London rivals Chelsea follow closely behind having bagged their 13 trophies at a average price of £67.2m.

Winner: Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

Thrifty: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool are next up, spending £100.7m on each of their six honours, and moneybags Man City have shelled out a whopping £144.8m to land their each of their five pieces of coveted silverware.




However, lagging miles behind are poor Tottenham, whose solitary league cup success has cost Daniel Levy an eye-watering £472m.

Of course, the stats don’t reflect wages, fees recouped or value of the trophies claimed, but it’s still interesting reading nevertheless.

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that this game ain’t cheap!

Costly: Manchester City’s success (Picture: PA)