Manchester United: Weekly wages and salary of first-team stars revealed

Modified Feb 07, 2018 17:31 GMT

Manchester United are a force to reckon with in the Premier League

#10 Chris Smalling (Defender) - £80,000/week

Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League — 'Mike' Smalling

You never know what you're gonna get with Smalling. On some days, it feels like there are few who are better at the back in the Premier League. But on his off days, well, the fans can't wait for him to be shipped off.

Due to Bailly's and Rojo's injury problems, Smalling has been the main man at the back for United. Though he's been a bit inconsistent, the England international has been largely solid for Mourinho.

#9 Antonio Valencia (Defenders) - £100,000/week

Manchester United v Everton - Premier League — Valencia has scored some beauties this season

O' Captain! The man who has come through all the post-Fergie brouhaha with a captain's armband wrapped around his biceps.

Antonio Valencia joined United as a winger forward and now under the 4th manager since his arrival, he has grown into one of the best fullbacks in the world.

The stone-faced Antonio Valencia is a beast at the back and is enterprising in his forays into the attacking realms. Though 31 years old, the Ecuadorian hardly shows any signs of slowing down.

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