Manchester City, as the champions of the Premier League, received £62.3 million in prize money for their triumph.
Premier League Prize Money Distribution
Winning the Premier League comes with a substantial financial reward, forming a significant portion of a club's revenue. The prize money awarded to clubs is stratified based on their final position in the league table, rewarding performance throughout the season.
The top clubs in the Premier League for the season in question received the following amounts:
Club | Final Position | Prize Money Earned |
---|---|---|
Manchester City | Champions | £62.3 million |
Arsenal | Runner-up | £59.1 million |
Liverpool | Third | £56 million |
Aston Villa | Fourth | £52.9 million |
These figures highlight the lucrative nature of finishing in higher positions within the Premier League, with each spot commanding a considerable difference in earnings. This prize money is part of the overall revenue distribution by the Premier League, which includes broadcasting rights, commercial deals, and facility fees, making it one of the wealthiest football leagues globally.