Despite finishing second in the Premier League table, Liverpool top the television money awarded this season. Find out what your team earned here:
Figures taken from Sporting Intelligence
20. Cardiff City
Number of televised games: 8
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 20th (£1.2 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £62.7 million
Cardiff City show exactly how lucrative it is to earn promotion to the Premier League. Even having finished in last place, they earn over £60 million in television earnings.
19. Fulham
Number of televised games: 8
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 19th (£2.4 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £63.9 million
Fulham were relegated after conceding an extraordinary 85 goals in 38 matches, but the benefits of a decent playing squad and parachute payments should help them going forward.
18. Norwich City
Number of televised games: 9
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 18th (£3.6 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £65.1 million
Norwich City’s difficulties were in attack, with just 28 goals scored in their 38 matches. The Canaries’ poor form in front of goal meant that they were only shown on television nine times all season, and that is reflected in their broadcast income – earning the minimum fee of £7.5 million.
17. West Bromwich Albion
Number of televised games: 9
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 17th (£4.8 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £66.3 million
West Bromwich Albion were also only shown on television nine times, despite some decent football played and some hugely encouraging results against the bigger sides.
16. Hull City
Number of televised games: 9
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 16th (£6 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £67.5 million
Hull City had an encouraging first season back in the Premier League, achieving safety with matches to spare and reaching the FA Cup final. While their television money was the minimum figure of £7.5 million, broadcasters may start to show them more often next season if they carry on such form.
15. Sunderland
Number of televised games: 13
Individual television revenue: £9.75 million
Premier League prize money: 14th (£7.2 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £70.1 million
Sunderland completed a remarkable escape from what appeared certain relegation, and their stunning escape saw both their prize money and television revenue rise.
14. Crystal Palace
Number of televised games: 10
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 11th (£12 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £73.5 million
Crystal Palace flourished under Tony Pulis’ management, but despite some superb results, they only received the minimum broadcast payment of £7.5 million due to being shown on television just ten times.
13. West Ham United
Number of televised games: 14
Individual television revenue: £10.5 million
Premier League prize money: 13th (£9.6 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £74.1 million
West Ham United’s large fanbase results in a large television audience – despite the fans being unhappy with the uninspiring football played under Sam Allardyce. Their Premier League finish of 13th earned them £9.6 million.
12. Aston Villa
Number of televised games: 16
Individual television revenue: £12 million
Premier League prize money: 15th (£8.4 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £74.4 million
Aston Villa’s large fanbase meant that only the biggest six Premier League teams were shown on television more often, but a poor performance in the top flight across the season resulted in just £8.4 million earned.
11. Swansea City
Number of televised games: 13
Individual television revenue: £9.75 million
Premier League prize money: 12th (£10.8 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £74.6 million
Swansea City overcame a difficult start to the campaign and injury to star player Michu to recover their form and position. The Swans’ aesthetically pleasing playing style means they are a broadcaster’s favourite outside the biggest teams.
10. Stoke City
Number of televised games: 7
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 9th (£14.4 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £74.7 million
Stoke City were shown on television fewer times than any other side, despite a fine top half finish. Mark Hughes’ challenge will be to change the image of the club for basic, direct football it developed under Tony Pulis.
9. Southampton
Number of televised games: 10
Individual television revenue: £7.5 million
Premier League prize money: 8th (£15.6 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £77.1 million
It is somewhat of a surprise that Southampton earned the minimum television payment, having been shown on just ten occasions, as the Saints’ football was quite often quick, exciting and played with real verve.
An 8th place finish helped them to £77.1 million overall.
8. Newcastle United
Number of televised games: 14
Individual television revenue: £10.5 million
Premier League prize money: 10th (£13.2 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £77.7 million
Newcastle United had an absolutely dreadful second half of the season in the wake of Yohan Cabaye’s sale to PSG, but their form before Christmas sustained their position somewhat. There will be pressure on both Mike Ashley and Alan Pardew to improve matters next term.
7. Everton
Number of televised games: 16
Individual television revenue: £12 million
Premier League prize money: 5th (£19.2 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £85.2 million
Everton achieved their highest ever points total in the Premier League under Roberto Martinez this season, but achieving UEFA Champions League qualification is harder than ever, and the Toffees just missed out.
Still, the Goodison Park outfit earned over £30 million through prize money and individual television revenue, which will go a long way given their financial troubles.
6. Manchester United
Number of televised games: 25
Individual television revenue: £18.75 million
Premier League prize money: 7th (£16.8 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £89.6 million
Manchester United had an appalling season by their own standards, but their vast fanbase meant they were shown on television 25 times – the joint second most in the Premier League.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
Number of televised games: 24
Individual television revenue: £18 million
Premier League prize money: 6th (£18 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £90 million
Tottenham Hotspur had high hopes at the beginning of the campaign, but had to settle for a 6th place finish in the end. Spurs’ managerial woes and lack of competitiveness in the big games saw them miss out on the UEFA Champions League but they remain a big draw for television audiences.
4. Arsenal
Number of televised games: 25
Individual television revenue: £18.75 million
Premier League prize money: 4th (£20.4 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £93.2 million
Arsenal had a superb start to the season following defeat against Aston Villa in their opening match, and led the Premier League table longer than any other side. The Gunners’ small squad let them down though, and injuries to key players saw them fade away at the death.
Still, they earned UEFA Champions League football again, and their reputation for fine football results in big television audiences.
3. Chelsea
Number of televised games: 25
Individual television revenue: £18.75 million
Premier League prize money: 3rd (£21.6 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £94.4 million
Chelsea and Jose Mourinho are always box office, and the signings that the Blues made ensured some exciting football.
The Stamford Bridge side had a superb record against their rivals, but failed in the smaller games, and lost out in the title race. Their television earnings were impressive, however.
2. Manchester City
Number of televised games: 25
Individual television revenue: £18.75 million
Premier League prize money: 1st (£24 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £96.8 million
Manchester City’s plethora of big name stars ensured some sensational football played this term, and the Premier League title winners were shown on television on 25 occasions.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men earned £24 million in prize money having finished first too, bringing total revenues to £96.8 million.
1. Liverpool
Number of televised games: 28
Individual television revenue: £21 million
Premier League prize money: 2nd (£22.8 million)
Equal share television revenue: £54 million
Total earnings: £97.8 million
Liverpool were shown three more times on television than any other team in the Premier League this season, and their scintillating form in attack made them a brilliantly exciting team to watch.
Reds fans will hope that their close run in the title race will be built upon in the summer, with big revenues from both TV and prize money.