Smaller Premier League clubs are almost certain to have their teams dismantled by the big boys, but that does mean they will get big transfer fees. And the likes of Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford have proved in recent years that money can be reinvested wisely and that cycle can continue.

Southampton have lost 28 Premier League games this season, and another defeat against Manchester City would equal the highest number of losses in a 20-team top-flight campaign

Motivation matters between now and the end of the season in FPL. Holly Shand identifies the teams to target when making transfers