# Liverpool Ascend to Premier League Revenue Summit, Manchester United slumps
Liverpool Football Club has become the highest-earning club in the Premier League for the first time, according to the latest analysis from financial firm Deloitte. The Reds,fresh off their English top-flight title win last season,generated €836 million (£702 million) in revenue,surpassing all other English sides.
The findings, part of the 29th edition of the Deloitte Football Money League, reveal a shifting landscape in European football finance. While Real Madrid maintains its position as the global revenue leader with €1.2 billion (£1.01 billion), the dominance of English clubs is increasingly apparent.
A Downturn for Manchester United
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The report highlights a significant decline for Manchester United, who have fallen to their lowest-ever ranking in the Money League. The club’s revenue decreased to €793 million (£666 million), resulting in an eighth-place finish. This marks a stark contrast to their ancient financial performance, having previously topped the list on 10 occasions, most recently in 2017.
A senior official stated that Manchester United’s recent struggles are partly attributable to on-field performance, including a 15th-place finish in the Premier League and defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final. moreover,the club’s revenue streams are expected to be further impacted this season due to their absence from European competition and early exits from domestic cup tournaments.
The Rise of Barcelona and Continued Strength of Bayern & PSG
Barcelona secured the second position with €975 million (£819 million) in revenue, returning to the top three for the first time since the 2019-20 season, despite playing away from their renovated Nou Camp stadium. Bayern Munich followed closely in third place with €861 million (£723 million), while Paris St-Germain, the reigning Champions League winners, claimed fourth with €837 million (£703 million).
Liverpool rounds out the top five, demonstrating the financial strength of the Premier League’s elite. Manchester City experienced a drop from second to sixth, generating €829 million (£697 million) in revenue.
Premier League Dominance Continues
The Deloitte report underscores the growing financial power of the Premier League, with six English clubs now featuring in the top 10. Arsenal secured seventh place with €822 million (£690 million), followed by Tottenham in ninth (€673 million, £565 million) and Chelsea in tenth (€584 million, £491 million).
Three additional English teams completed the top 20: Aston Villa (14th, €450 million, £378 million), Newcastle United (17th, €400 million, £335 million), and West Ham United (20th, €276 million, £232 million).
One analyst noted that the shift in the Money League reflects a broader trend in football finance, with commercial revenue becoming increasingly critically important. “If you went back 10 or 15 years, and you looked at Manchester United’s matchday revenue it was the industry leader,” they said. “If you looked at their ability to generate commercial revenue, it was the benchmark
