Daniel Levy runs a very tight ship at Tottenham but he might have to relax the wage structure if they are to challenge for the big prizes.
I like the way Levy rewards good performance regularly, so players are often given a better deal every 12 months. But it is very difficult to maintain that. Harry Kane would not fall out with his club over a contract, but he knows the going rate for a Premier League striker.
West Ham pay higher wages than Spurs and this can lead to problems if there is a large disparity between certain players. Simone Zaza, a big summer signing, does not look mobile enough for English football.
At least if he returns to Italy in January, West Ham avoid paying the full £20million that was due if Zaza made 14 appearances.
Both teams have room for improvement and it will be fascinating to see who comes out on top.