Liverpool overtake Man Utd, Man City to become England’s richest club for first time ever

Liverpool Football Club has surged past Manchester United and Manchester City to become the richest club in England for the first time ever.

In a major financial milestone for English football, Liverpool rose to the top of the English revenue rankings, having earned £729m from their Premier League-winning season. 

Six Premier League sides made the top 10, with Liverpool the leader.  They are also fifth in the World.

The Reds’ financial performance was boosted by a combination of factors, including high commercial income, robust matchday earnings, and their return to the UEFA Champions League. Additional non-matchday events at Anfield, such as high-profile concerts, also contributed to revenue growth, demonstrating a diversified business model that goes beyond football alone.

In the 29 years that Deloitte has compiled its annual Football Money League standings, Man United has been a fixture among the richest clubs in world football. 

But after a torrid period on the pitch under former manager Ruben Amorim, United this year sit eighth and trail table-toppers Real Madrid by more than £300m.

Real Madrid stayed top of football’s rich list. The Spanish giants generated nearly £1.013bn in revenue in the 2024/25 season despite failing to win a major trophy.

The refurbishment of the club’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium into a multi-purpose venue continues to pay rich dividends.