That's not as true as it used to be. Last 5 years only City and Utd have a higher net spend
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/prem...wettbewerb/GB1
And our wage bill is 4th highest
https://www.footballfancast.com/excl...n-2019-2020/17
I'd be OK with Freddie as caretaker for the rest of this season, he has a lot of good will from the fans and might bring a bit of unity between fans and club.