Brighton chairman Tony Bloom's shrewd approach has allowed the Seagulls to compete in the Premier LeagueBrighton chairman Tony Bloom's shrewd approach has allowed the Seagulls to compete in the Premier League
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom's shrewd approach has allowed the Seagulls to compete in the Premier League

Premier League rich list: Brighton owners net worth compared with Chelsea, West Ham, Liverpool, Fulham and Tottenham - Gallery

Brighton and Hove Albion continue to punch above their weight in the Premier League - but how does the wealth of their owner Tony Bloom compare with their top flight rivals

Brighton have often stated they have to make their £££s work much harder than their rivals if they are to be successful in the most lucrative football league on the planet.

Brighton operate on a relatively small budget compared to their rivals but are currently seventh as the Premier League breaks for the Qatar World Cup. It's been an impressive rise of late for Bloom's well-run club as his data driven approach and shrewd dealings in the transfer market have been key to Albion going toe-toe with the mega-wealthy giants of the football world.

Manchester City, Newcastle, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all have vast resources at their disposal, while the financial situations of Liverpool and Man United could improve even further in the coming months as both clubs are said to be up for sale.

Here, Sussex World looks at how the reported wealth of Brighton's ownership compares to the rest of the Premier League....