The Premier League is by far the most lucrative division in world football - and that is reflected in the jaw-dropping pay packets taken home by its biggest names.
The teams capable of forking out seven-figure salaries each month will come as no surprise to fans, with Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool leading the way when it comes to bumper contracts. The majority of the players at the top of the league's wage list have earned their eye-watering incomes by producing week in, week out for their respective clubs.
That being said, there is one player in the top five who is still aiming to prove himself in English football and whose salary may raise eyebrows among fans. Without further ado, here are the top-five highest-earning players in the Premier League, as revealed by French newspaper L'Equipe.
