TV deal and Emirates Cup boost Arsenal profits

Arsenal have announced a pre-tax profit of £20m (€26m) for the six months ending November 2007 – a figure boosted by improved TV revenues and the continued success of the Emirates Stadium.

Broadcasting income, boosted by new and improved deals struck by the Premier League for overseas coverage, are up £6.5m (€8.6m) to £24.3m (€32.2m) while matchday income is up more than £3million year-on-year, coming in at £41.4m (€55m).