Premier League clubs spent a record £221m covering the costs of injured players during the 2018/19 season, according to the Sports Injury Index 2019 from Marsh JLT Specialty.
The number of injured players reached an eight-year high last season, with 764 football-related injuries occurring which were likely a result of shorter holiday periods and the extra strain of the World Cup in Russia.
The Premier League's so-called top six were among the eight clubs which spent the most amount of money covering the costs of player injuries, while Crystal Palace and West Ham were also among the sides who spent more than £10m.