As the Premier League season comes to a close, the teams' scorecards are gradually being revealed, with the
Manchester City
Undoubtedly became the biggest winner. Not only did they win the trophy, but they also took the lead with a total prize money of 161.7 million pounds (about 1.6 billion Hong Kong dollars).
It is reported that the Premier League has a prize pool of £2.5 billion, of which the champion team receives £44 million, while the prize money is reduced by £2.2 million for every place dropped in the rankings. In addition to the league ranking prize money, there are broadcasting rights and commercial income, etc., which together constitute the team's source of income.
Manchester City football club
It was with these diversified revenue streams that the lucrative prize money of £161.7 million was eventually secured.
Closely followed by the runner-up
Liverpool (England)
, with prize money earnings of £160.9 million, third-place finisher
Chelsea
in third place with £156.5 million, while fourth-placed
Tottenham Hotspur (city in France)
There was also £150.9 million credited. Fifth-placed Arsenal and sixth-placed Manchester United received £148.2 million and £143.5 million respectively.
Even the lowest relegated team, Norwich, will receive £91 million in bonuses to replenish their squad in an effort to return to the Premier League next season.
