A seventh place finish is expected to be worth £148.3m for Newcastle, if last season's payments are anything to go by. The gulf in finances between the top tier and the Championship was again highlighted with all 20 Premier League clubs making over £100m in prize money, with even Sheffield United walking away with a huge sum despite registering one of the worst seasons by any club in Premier League history. The significant difference lies in merit payments, which are awarded on a sliding scale based on the final league position. Premier League payments1st Manchester City £176.2m. 20th Sheffield United £103.6m.

Source: Metro May 22, 2024 19:37 UTC