Arsenal milk the European cash cow

ARSENAL’S run to the Champions League final has seen them eclipse Chelsea’s earnings for television income and prize money in the 2005-06 season.

The Gunners have made £52.7m so far, while champions Chelsea took £47.5m. Liverpool made £43.2m from television and prize money while their great rivals, Manchester United, got £39.9m.

Almost half of Arsenal’s income has come from the Champions League — victory over Barcelona in the final would bring in a further £2m.