Premier League prize money table based on final position: how much Man Utd will earn from worst-ever finish

Manchester United are poised for their worst-ever finish in the Premier League era as they suffered another defeat on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils were beaten 4-1 by Newcastle United at St James’ Park who completed a league double over the Old Trafford side for the first time since 1931.

As things stand, United are planning for next season with the belief they will not have European football with a small budget for summer transfers. They will only have further money for new signings if they are able to sell players for big fees and offload some of their high earners.

While the Red Devils have little left to play for in the Premier League, they will get more money for each place they can finish higher in the top flight.

Man United set for worst-ever Premier League finish

Last season, the Red Devils finished eighth under Erik ten Hag in what was their worst-ever finish in the Premier League era. Their previous worst finish was seventh, which came under David Moyes in the first season after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. They suffered 14 league defeats last season which was there worst since 1990 when they lost 16 games in a single season.

This campaign they have suffered 14 defeats and have six matches remaining in the Premier League. They are currently double digits adrift of eighth position this season and even an upturn in form for their final fixtures will likely not be enough for them to avoid their worst league finish since the Premier League began. While a lowest-ever finish is not yet a mathematical assurance, United are guaranteed to have their lowest points in a Premier League season.

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Amorim said of that fact: “We have to accept that we need improvement to move forward, and to try to do things so much better in the future, so we don't have the same kind of season. You can see some of the goals, that they were down to pressure, and you lose possession in some moments and some spaces that we cannot lose possession. We have to improve a lot of things but our position is a reflection of our season. One hundred per cent."

Man United Premier League prize money

Manchester United are guaranteed around £95m in prize money due to domestic and international broadcast agreements while other money comes from central commercial revenue streams, such as sponsorships. Clubs receive differing payments depending how times they are shown on TV throughout the season in the form of facility fees - given their stature, United are on the higher end of this scale despite their poor performances on the pitch. Last season they got around £24m. Another difference in prize money for clubs comes in the form of merit payments.

According to Football365, last season’s difference in merit payments was around £2.8m per position. Along with their guaranteed payments for TV revenue, facility fees and central commercial revenue streams, United would be set to earn an extra £19.7m if they stayed in their current position of 14th. Below is how much every team is set to earn in merit payments from their current position to give an idea of how much extra United could make based on their final position.

1st: Liverpool - £56.4m

2nd: Arsenal – £53.5m

3rd: Nottingham Forest – £50.7m

4th: Newcastle United – £47.9m

5th: Manchester City – £45.1m

6th: Chelsea – £42.2m

7th: Aston Villa – £39.4m

8th: Fulham – £36.7m

9th: Brighton and Hove Albion – £33.8m

10th: Bournemouth – £31m

11th: Brentford – £28.2m

12th: Crystal Palace – £25.4m

13th: Everton – £22.5m

14th: Manchester United – £19.7m

15th: Tottenham Hotspur – £16.9m

16th: Wolves– £14m

17th: West Ham– £11.3m

18th: Ipswich Town – £8.5m

19th: Leicester City - £5.7m

20th: Southampton - £2.8m

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