Arsenal Surpasses Chelsea and Liverpool in Deloitte ‘Money League’ with Champions League Boost
Arsenal climbed to seventh in Deloitte's ‘Money League,’ surpassing Chelsea and Liverpool, driven by their Champions League return and the highest matchday income in the Premier League.
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The Times
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Steve Worrell
Arsenal has overtaken Chelsea and Liverpool in Deloitte’s annual ‘Money League,’ ranking as the third-richest Premier League club and the seventh globally, with revenues of €716.5 million (£607.2 million). This resurgence is credited to their return to the Champions League, record matchday income, and strong on-field performance. Meanwhile, Chelsea, hindered by missing out on European competition, dropped to tenth with revenues of €545.5 million (£462.3 million). Real Madrid retained the top spot, becoming the first club to surpass €1 billion in annual revenues.
- Arsenal's Financial Resurgence:
- Arsenal moved from tenth to seventh in Deloitte’s rankings, with revenues significantly boosted by their Champions League participation and strong domestic performances.
- Their matchday income is the highest in the Premier League and third in Europe, trailing only Real Madrid and PSG.
- Chelsea’s Drop:
- Chelsea fell to tenth in the rankings, largely due to their absence from the Champions League, which impacted broadcast and matchday revenues.
- Women’s Team Success:
- Arsenal’s women’s team is now the joint-richest in Europe, tied with Barcelona, bolstered by hosting matches at the Emirates Stadium.
- Real Madrid Sets Benchmark:
- Real Madrid remains the richest club, becoming the first to surpass €1 billion in revenues, thanks to an expanded Bernabéu Stadium.
- Broader Trends in Football Finances:
- Clubs like Newcastle and Aston Villa also climbed the rankings due to European competition, while Flamengo became the first non-European club to break into the top 20.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
