The Premier League’s biggest clubs are expected to take the lion’s share of the prize money, which could create tensions after Everton’s points are deducted.
Everton received 10 points for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, the heaviest penalty for a Premier League team. Under Premier League rules, clubs can lose up to £105m over three years.
Everton exceeded that figure by £19.5m and were immediately reduced by 10 points. The Toffees are currently second in the Premier League, four points clear of bottom side Burnley on goal difference.
Everton have announced they will appeal the decision. Burnley, Leeds United and Leicester City, who were relegated last season, have all confirmed their intention to sue Everton, with the Merseyside club threatening to pay up to £300m in damages.
A rift between Premier League clubs could soon emerge, with the Telegraph reporting that the competition’s biggest clubs will receive the lion’s share of the prize money.
Premier League winners Manchester City earned around £161.3m last season at a ratio of 1.6 to 1, while Southampton received £100.3m after finishing bottom .However, from the 2025-2026 season, this system could cost the top clubs tens of millions of dollars more thanks to the new ratio of 1.8 to 1.
The change is said to be due to “international league revenue growth” and the consumer price index, but the high rate of inflation “bodes quite well for the smaller clubs next season”.The changes are likely to be discussed when the clubs meet on Tuesday to vote on a “New Deal for football”.
This is a major change in the distribution of funds in sports. City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be “at odds” with other Premier League clubs over financial deals with teams lower in the league.
Around £130m a year appears close to funding the lower leagues, but how it will be allocated has yet to be decided. The Telegraph reported: “Premier League side Everton are under renewed pressure to announce a deal after being deducted 10 points for spending breaches.
“Furthermore, Everton are not the only Premier League club to be careful when it comes to FFP regulations. Manchester City have been accused of breaching 115 Premier League rules and Chelsea are also under investigation for financial corruption between 2012 and 2019.
Both clubs say they could face a points deduction or even relegation if found guilty.
