Factually incorrect, Sky pays the exact same figure to every club in the Premier League, they don't pay on a game to game basis
One day a Geordie will actually say something factual.
Ahem......
Matching its achievements on the football field in winning this seasonâs Premier League, Manchester United topped the 2010/11 TV income league receiving £60.4 million in total broadcast revenue.
Twenty six of Unitedâs 38 matches were televised this season. Northwest rivals Liverpool, still Englandâs most successful team with five Champions Leagues, had a hugely disappointing sixth-place finish for 2011/2012 yet still netted the second highest amount of facility fees as 23 of its matches were shown on British TV.
The 22 live TV appearances from Premier League 2010-2011 by league runners up Chelsea helped secure the club a total of £57.7 million, placing them second on this seasonâs list â a position they have held for two consecutive years, despite winning last seasonâs championship. Manchester United tipped the London club to the post in terms of broadcast revenue in 2009-2010, then pocketing £53 million.
By stark contrast Blackpool, whose taste of Premiership football only lasted the 2010-2011 season, received the lowest broadcast payment of 39.08 million GBP ($63.2 million). The club was relegated from the League on the nail biting last day of the season, finishing in 19th position.
Each of the leagueâs 20 clubs had at least ten matches televised live across the UK through the season.
The income sharing agreement sees 50% of the money earned from UK TV rights distributed equally between the 20 Premiership clubs, while 25% is dished out according to each clubâs final standing in the league. The remaining quarter is split according to the number of matches that are televised in the UK.
"We believe that our income distribution mechanism, the most equitable of Europe's major football leagues, rewards sporting success while also guaranteeing a significant amount of broadcast revenue to each club in order that they can plan from one season to the next," said Richard Scudamore, Premier League chief executive.
A payment of £17.9 million was also received by each club from international broadcast rights. International TV revenue distributed equally among the 20 clubs, following a new three year deal which came into effect in 2010-2011.
âMany have commented on the competitive nature of this seasonâs Barclays Premier League,â added Mr Scudamore. âThe clubs deserve huge credit for putting on a fantastic competition. We believe the way we distribute broadcast income plays a part in allowing each club to compete at the highest level.â