English Premier League Prize Money | Merit Award | Seasons 2005/06 vs 2007/08
Submitted by JSB on Sat, 26/12/2009 - 10:46
Prize Money is the amount of dosh Premier League Clubs receive based on their final finishing position - it is more usually called the Merit Award and comes from a pool of money derived from the broadcasting income the EPL receives.
With thanks to PEF reader Basil who helped put the 2007/08 season figures together.
Stats Table:
| Finishing Position (Premier League) | Prize Money 2007/08 | Prize Money 2005/06 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £14.4 m | £9.7 m |
| 2 | £13.7 m | £9.2 m |
| 3 | £13.0 m | £8.7 m |
| 4 | £12.2 m | £8.2 m |
| 5 | £11.5 m | £7.8 m |
| 6 | £10.8 m | £7.3 m |
| 7 | £10.1 m | £6.8 m |
| 8 | £9.4 m | £6.3 m |
| 9 | £8.6 m | £5.8 m |
| 10 | £7.9 m | £5.4 m |
| 11 | £7.2 m | £4.8 m |
| 12 | £6.5 m | £4.3 m |
| 13 | £5.8 m | £3.9 m |
| 14 | £5.0 m | £3.4 m |
| 15 | £4.3 m | £2.9 m |
| 16 | £3.6 m | £2.4 m |
| 17 | £2.9 m | £1.9 m |
| 18 | £2.2 m | £1.4 m |
| 19 | £1.4 m | £1.0 m |
| 20 | £0.7 m | £0.5 m |
