Eddie Howe delivers £33m FFP boost for Newcastle United as Man City figures equalled

Newcastle United earned a staggering £164.3million from the Premier League for finishing fourth last season, according to data from the Swiss Ramble. Every club earned just under £80million from domestic and overseas rights - an equal sum split across all 20 clubs. But the Magpies also earned just under £55million based on their league finish - with Eddie Howe masterminding Newcastle’s best season for 20 years.

United broke into the top four to guarantee Champions League football at St James’ Park this season. An additional £47million - the fourth highest in the division - was awarded in facility fees, distributed depending on how many times a club is televised throughout the campaign.

Those figures are £33.4million higher than what Newcastle raked in the previous campaign when they finished 11th. For context, the Magpies received £300,000 more for their last season’s heroics than Manchester City did for winning the Premier League in 2021-22.

City were once again top dogs of the division as Pep Guardiola spearheaded them to a historic treble-winning campaign. The champions earned £176.2million for winning a third consecutive Premier League title - a 7.5 per cent increase from last year.

Leicester City were the biggest losers as they went from eighth to 18th - seeing them relegated just seven years after winning the league title. The Foxes’ prize money decreased by £15million over a year-long period. The results will be welcomed by Toon chiefs as they scrutinise every aspect of the club’s balance sheet. Financial restrictions hamstrung Newcastle during the January transfer window, with Howe unable to add to his squad.

They also highlight the importance of securing as high a league finish as possible from now until May. Last season, there was a £73million difference between finishing first and last in the Premier League.