City and Chelsea will be crucial. We were top till we played them in succession last time. Two (undeserved) losses and we were right back up against it. Win those two and we'll win the league, IMO.
I haven't looked at the accounts, but i'd imagine staff costs would include further expenses related to staff (travel, redundancy, contract exit fees, etc.). Obviously this only holds if staff costs are higher, but I can't be arsed looking.
Who's even out there though, like? I can't think of any obvious defensive reinforcements. That mad Greek one has only played 3 times this year. Interesting to see what Godgers and The Committee do.