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Premier League prize money table predicted with Manchester United advantage wasted

Arsenal received almost £200m in Premier League prize money last season 🤯

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 7:23 AM
Premier League prize money table predicted with Manchester United advantage wasted
Key Things to Know
  • Total Premier League prize money surpassed £3 billion for the first time.
  • Arsenal earned a record £198.7 million after finishing as league champions.
  • Every Premier League club received an equal base payment of roughly £99.9 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Premier League prize money distributions reached historic levels as overall payouts surpassed £3 billion for the first time. Arsenal established a new single-season earnings record after securing approximately £198.7 million as champions, eclipsing Manchester City's previous benchmark of £176.2 million from the 2022/23 campaign.

All 20 Premier League clubs received a baseline equal share of approximately £99.9 million from commercial and broadcast streams. Merit payments were distributed on a sliding scale estimated at £3.76 million per finishing position, ranging from Wolves earning £117.7 million at the bottom to Arsenal collecting over £75 million from their merit payment alone.

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