Smaller Premier League clubs are almost certain to have their teams dismantled by the big boys, but that does mean they will get big transfer fees. And the likes of Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford have proved in recent years that money can be reinvested wisely and that cycle can continue.

Southampton have lost 28 Premier League games this season, and another defeat against Manchester City would equal the highest number of losses in a 20-team top-flight campaign

With the 2024-25 Premier League season coming to a close, the focus is switching to the summer transfer window and the business each club will do. MORE — Premier League prize money It is set to be a summer of big rebuilds for plenty of huge teams with Manchester United,