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Who has the deepest squad in the Premier League?

Which Premier League clubs are best equipped to cope with injuries, rotation and a relentless fixture schedule? Sky Sports has analysed player values, playing time, positional cover, substitute impact, injuries and upcoming fixtures to find out

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
Who has the deepest squad in the Premier League?
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal ranked first across the Premier League in Sky Sports' Overall Squad Depth Index.
  • Arsenal's substitutes hold an average market value of £367m, the highest in the division.
  • Arsenal retain roughly 92 percent of their starting team's value when replacing the entire XI.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A Sky Sports analysis evaluating player values, rotation, and substitute impact ranked Arsenal top of the Premier League in both the Overall Squad Depth Index and Competitive Depth Index. Mikel Arteta's side features an average substitute bench value of £367m, retaining roughly 92 percent of their starting XI's market value when fielding a modeled second team.

The study highlighted variations in squad management, noting that Manchester United's core players accounted for over 88 percent of their minutes under Michael Carrick. Despite Arsenal's strong depth, the analysis pointed out specific positional vulnerabilities across the league, including Arsenal's left-wing depth and Everton's centre-forward options.

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