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Glory, Survival Drive Premier League's Record GBP3 Bn Transfer Splurge

Granit Xhaka has joined Sunderland (Credit: AFP)

Premier League clubs demonstrated their awesome financial power during the summer transfer window, spending more than GBP3 billion ($4 billion) on new signings.

The English top division has long enjoyed a competitive economic advantage over rival European leagues thanks to far more lucrative television contracts for both domestic and international rights.

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