Arsenal set to overtake Liverpool and become English football’s richest club
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SportFootballArsenal FCLiverpool are set to be leapfrogged by Premier League rivals Arsenal when it comes to English football's richest football clubsArsenal are reportedly on the brink of overtaking Liverpool to become the wealthiest club in English football, off the back of a remarkable season at the Emirates. The Gunners sealed their place in the Champions League final, where they are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest later this month – a historic occasion for the north London club.Mikel Arteta's men overcame Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, edging through on a 2-1 aggregate scoreline to book their spot in the showpiece event in Hungary on May 30.As if that were not enough, Arsenal are also firmly in contention for Premier League glory, currently sitting five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table and widely regarded as favourites to clinch the title.READ MORE: Why Brentford may want to lose to Liverpool on final day for Champions League qualificationREAD MORE: Desire Doue Liverpool 'dream' as Xabi Alonso sent manager warningThe Gunners have just three top-flight fixtures remaining, with clashes against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace standing between them and a potential league triumph.In contrast, Liverpool are fighting for Champions League qualification and haven't been able to repeat the brilliant form that saw them win the Premier League in Arne Slot's first season at Anfield.According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are on track to surpass both Liverpool and Manchester City as England's most financially powerful club, driven by their outstanding performances on the pitch this campaign.It is understood that Arsenal's commercial income, broadcasting fees and TV revenue are all projected to rise significantly in their 2025/26 accounts.The club posted commercial revenue of £263million last season, alongside £213million in TV revenue and £154million in matchday income.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageTheir progression to the Champions League final is expected to deliver a considerable boost in prize money compared to their semi-final exit in the previous campaign.Arsenal are understood to have earned £101million from their Champions League campaign last season, with that figure already rising to £122million for the current term. That sum could potentially grow by a further £10million should the Gunners overcome PSG in the final in Budapest.Should Arsenal claim the Premier League title, this would also boost their overall top-flight earnings compared to the revenue generated from their second-place finish last term.Arteta reflected on the strides Arsenal have taken under his stewardship in recent years following the club's progression to the Champions League final with Tuesday night's triumph over Atletico."It's very tough and difficult, but again, we're only so aligned on the desire and ambition that we have for the club, and then you have to be a bit lucky; things have to go your way," Arteta told reporters."We put so much work, passion and belief into what we do and today we got awarded to have an incredible day in Budapest in a few weeks."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArsenal FCBarclay's Premier LeagueManchester City FC