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Old 05-08-2011, 08:01 PM   #1304
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Originally Posted by rubecube View Post
Rivalry aside, shouldn't Arsenal generally finish above Spurs? They spend more money every year and have newer/larger digs. For the amount the Gooners spend every year they really should have more hardware.
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Spurs spend far more in the transfer market. Both Clubs have similar sized fan bases. A large chunk of the extra revenue generated from the Emirates is being used to pay off the building of the stadium which was the biggest ever capital infrastructure project undertaken by a soccer club.

Financing covenants during the project seriously curtailed Arsenal's involvement as a buyer in the transfer market, but as debts are being reduced ahead of schedule, the Club should be more ambitious in the current transfer market.
Spurs spend a marginal amount more in the transfer windows on fees

Arsenal spend 50m more a year on wages

the amount of money spent between the two clubs is a huge gap, don't pretend otherwise
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