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Financial head-to-head Leicester City v Manchester City

Alamy | Leicester City fans in the stands during the FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Man City at Wembley Stadium, London, in August

In 2016 Leicester City performed the Premier League’s ultimate miracle, coming from nowhere to lift the title. Profits hit €107.6 million, a total that Manchester City - champions three times in the last four seasons - have never come close to matching.

Backed by the unprecedented influx of money since 2008, City have grown revenues to €545 million thanks to a combination of on field success, endorsements from Abu Dhabi affiliated companies, and an alliance of global clubs.

City’s wage bill of €401 million is one of the biggest in world football. With Real Madrid and Barcelona cutting their cloth accordingly, it may exceed both the Spanish giants for this season.

9 September 2021 - 9:29 AM

By James Corbett and Mads Meisner

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