Financial rules have made it 'much harder' for clubs like Newcastle, Aston Villa and Everton to challenge the Premier League Big Six, Ian Ladyman has argued.
Speaking on the Daily Mail's Whistleblowers podcast, the Football Editor explained how the media landscape also favours the biggest clubs, making it harder for smaller teams to build their profile and challenge the established hierarchy.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham make up the Premier League's traditional Big Six, clubs that have typically accounted for at least half of the league's total annual revenue.