West Brom boss Tony Pulis expecting tight Premier League race next season

West Brom boss Tony Pulis says next season's Premier League title race will be much closer, due to the amounts of money the leading clubs will spend this summer.

Chelsea, who play the Baggies on Monday, were crowned champions with four games to spare this term, having topped the table since August 18.

They have already began planning for next year with the acquisition of Brazilian youngster Nathan this week and the Blues are not alone in planning for the 2015/16 campaign.

Manchester United have paid £25m for Memphis Depay and it is anticipated their rivals Manchester City will splash some cash after losing their championship crown to Jose Mourinho’s men.

Arsenal will also strengthen and Pulis feels the race for silverware will be a much tighter affair next time around.

"There is going to be a frenzy at the top again, enormous amounts of money spent. It's going to be interesting," said Pulis. "Chelsea have won the title and they are there to be knocked off. The others will be chasing them down.

"Chelsea have invested again, Manchester United have invested again and the season isn't even finished. You can see Man City doing the same."

Pulis believes he will face one of the best in the history of the sport when he pits his wits against Mourinho on Monday night.

Having now won 18 trophies in 13 seasons across four countries, it is difficult to argue against such an assessment of the Portuguese’s capabilities.

"You have to do what you have to do," Pulis said. "He's proved himself to be a great coach in every country, not just in England. He's won the top trophies in all the leagues. He will go down as one of the great, great managers.