In the Premier League, financial power dictates success on the field as clubs are willing to spend billions to secure top talent from across the globe in pursuit of the title.
However, not all high-priced players live up to their hefty price tags and this has raised the question of which match-ups have featured the highest combined monetary value of players on the field.
In this article, we bring to you teams that have fielded the most valuable line-ups in history.
The top ten matches are primarily centered around Manchester City and Liverpool, with Manchester United noticeably absent despite their substantial spending on players in the last two years.
The matches below are now considered the most valuable clashes in Premier League's history:
1. Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City 10/11/2019 (£1.3b)
The combined worth of the two starting XI's in the 2019-20 Liverpool versus Man City match was a staggering £1.3bn.
At the time, Manchester City's team was valued at £604m, while Liverpool's team was shooting up in price at £707m.
The highest transfer fees came from Virgil van Dijk at £80m and Alisson at £67m. Trent Alexander-Arnold came through the Reds' academy and Andy Robertson was a relatively cheap purchase at £8m from Hull six years ago.
Manchester City's front four included Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne, with a team worth £604m, including £55m for De Bruyne and £63m for Rodri.
Jurgen Klopp's men won the mega-money clash 3-1 at Anfield, with the goals coming from Fabinho, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Bernardo Silva.
2. Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool 8/11/2020 (£1.25b)
In recent times, the Liverpool vs Manchester City match has rivaled El Clasico as the biggest match in the world, featuring the biggest stars and the two biggest sides in the biggest league.
The 1-1 draw at Etihad Stadium saw Mohamed Salah score for Liverpool with a penalty before Gabriel Jesus equalized for Manchester City 31 minutes into the game.
3. Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham 21/10/2019 (£1.24b)
Tottenham and Liverpool faced off during a challenging period for the Reds, but they ultimately made it look easy.
The Spurs lineup included Harry Kane, Son, and Moussa Sissoko, while Liverpool played their top front three along with Fabinho, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, and Alisson.
The combined players for the two teams are reportedly worth £1.24b. It's clear to see why Liverpool were priced at £742m and Spurs at £559m.
4. Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool 2/7/2020 (£1.2b)
This Premier League clash between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp wasn't as tightly contested as some of their previous matches.
Both teams had a lot of talent, with the Reds fielding their strongest lineup but still got humiliated 4-0.
5. Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool 11/1/2020 (£1.2b)
During this period, Tottenham's starting XI was expensive with big-money signings like Tanguy Ndombele (£63m) and Davinson Sanchez (£42m) featuring regularly.
Liverpool secured a victory with Firmino's 37th-minute goal.
6. Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City 7/2/2021 (£1.17b)
The players on show in this match where City saw the best of Liverpool were worth a combined £1.17bn.
7. Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City 12/11/2023 (£1.15b)
Ever since Todd Boehly acquired Chelsea, the team have gone on to spend more than £1 billion on transfers. It comes as no shock to see the club featured on the rich list.
In their recent match, the Blue's exciting 4-4 draw against City showcased a starting XI with a combined player value of £1.15 billion.
8. Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham 17/8/2019 (£1.15b)
Tottenham fought tooth and nail to share points with Guardiola's City squad. Over £1bn was spent on players in the two teams.
9. Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea 10/2/2019 (£1.15b)
Manchester City humiliated Chelsea 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Unbelievably, the game was over after 25 minutes with one goal from Raheem Sterling, two from Sergio Aguero, and Ilkay Gundogan's strike put Pep Guardiola's men in a commanding 4-0 position in the first half.
10. Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool 25/11/23 (£1.14b)
Finally, the 1-1 draw between the reigning champions, Manchester City and Liverpool concluded the top ten rankings from this campaign.
However, not all high-priced players live up to their hefty price tags and this has raised the question of which match-ups have featured the highest combined monetary value of players on the field.
In this article, we bring to you teams that have fielded the most valuable line-ups in history.
The top ten matches are primarily centered around Manchester City and Liverpool, with Manchester United noticeably absent despite their substantial spending on players in the last two years.
The matches below are now considered the most valuable clashes in Premier League's history:
1. Liverpool 3-1 Manchester City 10/11/2019 (£1.3b)
The combined worth of the two starting XI's in the 2019-20 Liverpool versus Man City match was a staggering £1.3bn.
At the time, Manchester City's team was valued at £604m, while Liverpool's team was shooting up in price at £707m.
The highest transfer fees came from Virgil van Dijk at £80m and Alisson at £67m. Trent Alexander-Arnold came through the Reds' academy and Andy Robertson was a relatively cheap purchase at £8m from Hull six years ago.
Manchester City's front four included Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne, with a team worth £604m, including £55m for De Bruyne and £63m for Rodri.
Jurgen Klopp's men won the mega-money clash 3-1 at Anfield, with the goals coming from Fabinho, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Bernardo Silva.
2. Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool 8/11/2020 (£1.25b)
In recent times, the Liverpool vs Manchester City match has rivaled El Clasico as the biggest match in the world, featuring the biggest stars and the two biggest sides in the biggest league.
The 1-1 draw at Etihad Stadium saw Mohamed Salah score for Liverpool with a penalty before Gabriel Jesus equalized for Manchester City 31 minutes into the game.
3. Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham 21/10/2019 (£1.24b)
Tottenham and Liverpool faced off during a challenging period for the Reds, but they ultimately made it look easy.
The Spurs lineup included Harry Kane, Son, and Moussa Sissoko, while Liverpool played their top front three along with Fabinho, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, and Alisson.
The combined players for the two teams are reportedly worth £1.24b. It's clear to see why Liverpool were priced at £742m and Spurs at £559m.
4. Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool 2/7/2020 (£1.2b)
This Premier League clash between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp wasn't as tightly contested as some of their previous matches.
Both teams had a lot of talent, with the Reds fielding their strongest lineup but still got humiliated 4-0.
5. Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool 11/1/2020 (£1.2b)
During this period, Tottenham's starting XI was expensive with big-money signings like Tanguy Ndombele (£63m) and Davinson Sanchez (£42m) featuring regularly.
Liverpool secured a victory with Firmino's 37th-minute goal.
6. Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City 7/2/2021 (£1.17b)
The players on show in this match where City saw the best of Liverpool were worth a combined £1.17bn.
7. Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City 12/11/2023 (£1.15b)
Ever since Todd Boehly acquired Chelsea, the team have gone on to spend more than £1 billion on transfers. It comes as no shock to see the club featured on the rich list.
In their recent match, the Blue's exciting 4-4 draw against City showcased a starting XI with a combined player value of £1.15 billion.
8. Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham 17/8/2019 (£1.15b)
Tottenham fought tooth and nail to share points with Guardiola's City squad. Over £1bn was spent on players in the two teams.
9. Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea 10/2/2019 (£1.15b)
Manchester City humiliated Chelsea 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Unbelievably, the game was over after 25 minutes with one goal from Raheem Sterling, two from Sergio Aguero, and Ilkay Gundogan's strike put Pep Guardiola's men in a commanding 4-0 position in the first half.
10. Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool 25/11/23 (£1.14b)
Finally, the 1-1 draw between the reigning champions, Manchester City and Liverpool concluded the top ten rankings from this campaign.
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