Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday night, unable to catch up with the Gunners on 82 points. So how much prize money will Arsenal receive for winning the league? Express Sport brings you all the details…
Guaranteed share: Arsenal are guaranteed to receive £96.9m. This is the same base payment amount paid to all 20 clubs. This basic distribution comprises approximately £29.8m from domestic television rights, £59.2m from international broadcasting rights and £7.9m from central commercial payments. Highest spot payout: By winning the Premier League title, Arsenal secure the highest merit payout allocated to first place. According to league figures, finishing as champions would guarantee the club £53.1m in base merit income, which would be reduced by millions of pounds if they fall down the table. Television fees: Clubs earn money every time a match is broadcast live domestically. As title contenders, Arsenal are heavily televised and are on track to equal or exceed the £24.9m to £27.4m usually paid to the league’s most frequently broadcast team. Last season’s totals: Liverpool earned £174.9m for winning the league last season, Arsenal earned £171.5m for being runners-up. Winning this year’s title suggests Arsenal can comfortably beat their previous numbers. Estimated total: Combining the £96.9m central equal share, the £53.1m Champions Merit Bonus and the estimated £26m to £28m live TV facility fee, Arsenal’s estimated league total payout is between £176m and £178m. External bonus: This is expected. The total of between £176m and £178m only accounts for revenue distributed directly from the Premier League. Arsenal’s bottom line could be even higher once lucrative external add-ons are formally incorporated, such as championship bonuses from sponsors such as Adidas and Emirates.
