Arsenal don book dia place for Champions League final after beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 for Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka score the only goal wey make aggregate 2-1 for Gunners. Dis one na first time since 2006 wey Arsenal go reach final of Europe top competition.
According to football finance expert Chris Weatherspoon, Arsenal don already earn estimated €143 million (£124m) for prize money this season. Dat one dey £26 million higher than wetin dem earn last campaign. Dem top Premier League clubs for Champions League earning, dey £29 million ahead of next highest-earning English side.
UEFA prize money don increase because of new Champions League format. Arsenal finish top of group phase with perfect eight wins from eight. Dem later beat Sporting CP, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid to reach final.
If Arsenal win final against Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain for Budapest on May 30, dem go earn extra money from UEFA Super Cup. Also, dem go get chance to win competition for first time for club history.
Di financial boost go help Arsenal for Profit and Sustainability Rules and summer transfer budget. Sporting director Andrea Berta go fit strengthen Mikel Arteta squad.
Arsenal also top Premier League table, five points clear of Manchester City wey get game in hand. If dem win both trophies, e go be huge boost for club finances. Last season dem post new club-record revenue of £691 million.
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