'The most competitive league in the world? Don't be ridiculous. It's rigged': Angry insiders doubt whether Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton and Co can ever break the Premier League's glass ceiling and challenge the 'arrogant', free-spending 'Big Six'

After a summer that has seen our big Premier League clubs spend with all the dignity of the Wolf of Wall Street trading floor, the mood among many of our rank and file top flight clubs is unanimous.