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Arsenal set to become richest club in England

Sky Sports News

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Warm-up Questions

What does it mean for a football club to be the “richest” in England?
Which Premier League clubs do you think earn the most money, and why?
How do you think success in the Champions League changes a club’s finances?

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Arsenal set to become richest club in England

Arsenal’s revenue and why it may rise (00:00 – 01:46)

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1. In the latest available accounts mentioned, what position are Arsenal in by revenue?

Second
First
Fifth
Third

2. According to the speaker, why are clubs making more money from the Champions League now?

Clubs are paying less tax on European earnings
There are more games and more broadcast revenue because the competition is expanded
Ticket prices were capped lower, so stadiums are fuller
Sponsors are banned from domestic matches so they invest in Europe instead

3. Which income category is said to be up 41% to 263 million?

Match day revenue
TV broadcast revenue
Prize money
Commercial income

Arsenal set to become richest club in England

League position value and Club World Cup implications (01:46 – 03:13)

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1. About how much extra is each place in the Premier League said to be worth?

90 million pounds
3.35 million pounds
33.5 million pounds
122 million pounds

2. If Arsenal win the Champions League final, what does the speaker say it would guarantee?

A reduction in transfer fees
Qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup
Automatic promotion to a higher domestic league
A new stadium sponsorship deal

3. Roughly how much money does the speaker think Arsenal could make by playing in that Club World Cup?

Around 10 million pounds
Around 33.5 million pounds
Around 90 million pounds
Around 263 million pounds

Arsenal set to become richest club in England

Transfer spending: net spend, strategy, and targets (03:13 – 04:51)

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1. Does the speaker think Arsenal will spend the same kind of money as they did last summer?

Only if they drop out of Europe
Only if they sell their stadium
No
Yes, definitely

2. What does the speaker say about Arsenal’s net spend last summer?

It was about equal to Liverpool’s
It was the lowest in the Premier League
It was not reported publicly
It was the highest in the Premier League

3. Which areas does the speaker say Arsenal will look to strengthen?

Defenders only
Attack, plus another central midfielder and another full back
Only the coaching staff
Goalkeeper only

Arsenal set to become richest club in England

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1. What are two main reasons the speaker gives for Arsenal’s potential rise in revenue?

Lower wages and fewer players
More home losses and higher fines
Better Champions League earnings and stronger commercial income
Selling the club to new owners

2. What is the speaker’s overall prediction about Arsenal’s transfer approach this summer?

They will spend all new revenue immediately on transfers
They will be careful and cautious rather than paying any price
They will stop signing players completely
They will only sign players from one country

3. What is the video mainly about?

Match tactics for the next Arsenal game
How to buy Champions League tickets
How Arsenal’s financial performance could make them the richest club in England and what it means
A history of Arsenal managers

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Arsenal set to become richest club in England

Do you think becoming the “richest club” is more about winning trophies or building commercial income? Why?
Is it good or bad for football when Champions League expansion increases club revenues? Explain your view.
Should a club spend more money right after a successful season, or be “careful” and “cautious”? Why?
Which do you think matters more for a club’s long-term success: match day revenue, broadcast revenue, or commercial income? Give reasons.