The TOP FIVE Richest English Clubs (Based On Revenues From 2021/22)

Deloitte have released their annual Football Money League table, counting up the revenues of clubs across Europe for the 2021/22 campaign.

In a clear demonstration of the financial might of the Premier League, over half of the teams in the top 20 are English.

The likes of Leicester, Leeds, Leicester and Newcastle all have revenues above €200m, with similar numbers to the likes of AC Milan.

Press the next page as we count down the top five richest teams in England (based on Deloitte’s most recent estimates):

5) Tottenham – £457.8m

Spurs have beaten Arsenal by a considerable margin in terms of revenue, having made £78m more than the Gunners for the 2021/22 season.

A lot of that will be down to their participation in the Champions League, as well as the sizeable profits they make on matchdays with their 62,850-capacity stadium.

Tottenham are catching their rivals financially but they are still earning £182m less than the top-ranked Premier League team.

4) Chelsea – £497.5m

The Blues are splashing the cash in the transfer market at the moment but their revenues trail massively behind the top three on our list.

Chelsea’s new owners will need to bridge the gap at some point, as Financial Fair Play won’t allow them to spend so freely on new signings in the future otherwise.

Investment in expanding Stamford Bridge is part of that process, with Todd Boehly having promised to redevelop the Blues’ home ground.

3) Manchester United – £602.8m

For the first time ever, the Red Devils have dropped to third on Deloitte’s Money League table for English clubs.

United’s revenues are actually on the increase (23% compared to the 2020/21 season) but rivals have been getting closer and closer to them in regards to finances over the past decade.

The stagnation under the Glazers means the sale of the club has likely come at the right time.

2) Liverpool – £614.25m

The Reds had a 27% increase in revenues year on year, which has helped them to go above their archrivals United by £14m.

Anfield’s expansion and the return of fans after the pandemic, combined with prize money from the club’s run to the Champions League final last year, have all played a part in Liverpool’s improved financial position.

Yet, it appears the owners, Fenway Sports Group, are still looking to sell (at least a part of) the club, and the latest figures should attract potential buyers.

1) Manchester City – £639.9m

The Citizens are not only the richest club in England but also the richest in Europe, according to Deloitte.

Real Madrid are second on their list with £625.1m in revenues across the 2021/22 campaign, which shows you the stunning growth of the Manchester club since the arrival of Sheikh Mansour.

The aim has always been to make the club a sustainable business and the ambition seems to have been realised.