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Who are the 'big six' clubs?

The 'big six' is a commonly used term in English football to refer to the six clubs generally considered the wealthiest and most successful: Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City. This story involves two of them, Manchester City and Tottenham, highlighting their financial power in the transfer market.

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