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The Football The Fans
Welcome
The 2018/19 Premier League season I can’t possibly look back on the
was competitive to the last, with season without paying tribute to
fans across the world captivated Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Emiliano
by a brilliant title race. The football Sala and the other victims of the
played by Manchester City and two tragic accidents. Khun Vichai
Liverpool was of the highest quality made an enormous contribution
and a joy to watch. City edged it and to Leicester City, and to the local
deserve huge credit for their success community. In the face of such
– they are the first club to retain the tragedy, the immediate response
Premier League title for a decade. of the clubs and their supporters
As the final stages of the showed football at its best.
campaign played out, I was struck Unfortunately, players and
by the performances of the clubs supporters had to witness some
This is exciting football 04-05 This is everyone’s game 12-13 standing in the way of the top two. serious cases of discrimination this
Leicester City matched Manchester season. We and our clubs remain
Action-packed entertainment 06-07 Supporting the supporters 14-15 City before Vincent Kompany settled fully committed to fighting prejudice
Premier League season awards 08-09 Entertaining audiences 16-17 things with an extraordinary goal, in all its forms. We are developing
and Liverpool were pushed all the new initiatives to improve BAME
Rising stars 10-11 Being part of the action 18-19 way by Newcastle United before a representation across the game
late winner from Divock Origi. to supplement those already in
Wolves surprised everyone with a existence and we will build on our
seventh-place finish. With 57 points, No Room for Racism campaign to
it was the best campaign by a newly keep letting the world know we
The Communities The Premier League promoted club since 2001. are an open and inclusive football
A record number of goals were competition.
scored, and some fantastic ones too, We take our responsibilities within
from Kompany’s to Andros Townsend’s wider society extremely seriously and
against Manchester City and Eden local communities continue to be
Hazard’s against West Ham United. positively impacted by the wide-
As well as a successful domestic ranging programmes delivered by
campaign, to have four Premier League clubs. More than 500,000 children and
clubs in the finals of the European young people engaged in activities
competitions was a remarkable run by the clubs we fund. Events
achievement. Congratulations go ranged from the Premier League
As well as a successful
domestic campaign, to Liverpool and Chelsea for their Kicks Cup, which saw 90 Under-
Premier League clubs respective Champions League 16s teams from across the country
triumphed in Europe and Europa League triumphs. compete in a national football
tournament, to more than 25,000
primary schoolchildren writing about
diversity for the Premier League
Writing Stars poetry competition.
This is a force for good 20-21 This is Premier League 28-29
On the pitch, I think we can all
Inspiring a generation 22-23 Open and inclusive 30-31 agree it was a compelling season
Creating places to play 24-25 Economic and social impact 32-33 with nine months of continuous
drama. Let’s hope for more of the
Making a difference 26-27 Final standings 34-35 same in 2019/20.
Richard Masters
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“My first Premier
League title was
amazing, but no
team has won it
back-to-back for
a decade, which
This is
shows how tough this
competition is and
how good we were.
It was incredibly
EXCITING
difficult because of
the amount of points
we needed to be
champions.”
FOOTBALL
Pep Guardiola
Manchester City FC Manager
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Developing homegrown talent
Since the launch of the Premier In Season 2018/19, the Premier League
League’s Elite Player Performance Youth Department administered 10,000
Plan (EPPP) in 2012, significant fixtures, in addition to delivering 212
steps have been made to develop festivals and tournaments across the
754
homegrown players. Under-9 to Under-23 age groups.
The Premier League and our clubs Some of the best young English
have invested more than £800m to talent is also thriving in European
enhance facilities and increase the competitions and across the minutes played
on average by
number and quality of coaches – age groups at international
homegrown debutants
going from 250 working full time in level. Trent Alexander-Arnold is
in Season 2018/19 – a
Academies throughout the Premier a great example. The 20-year- 17 per cent increase
League and EFL to around 800 today. old made 29 Premier League on 2017/18
There has also been a focus appearances in Season 2018/19,
on ensuring higher standards of when he also helped Liverpool
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Action-packed
education and welfare, while an reach their second-consecutive
age-appropriate and varied games Champions League final, and
programme provides players with he ended the campaign with
homegrown player
regional, national and international five senior England caps to debuts since 2012
festival and tournament experiences. his name.
entertainment
Season 2018/19 saw a tense title race go down to the wire, Impressive return
Season 2018/19 was one to remember for
with compelling football, record-breaking achievements Wolverhampton Wanderers, with head coach
and exciting drama at the heart of a captivating campaign Nuno Espirito Santo leading the club to a
seventh-place finish following promotion back
to the Premier League for the first time since
Fight to the finish 2011/12.
Manchester City defended their watch as the ever-clinical Sergio There were many highs along the way
Premier League title after one of Agüero combined with the likes of and it was their results against top-six
the most astonishing seasons in the Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva sides which really caught the eye, including
history of English football. to help City fend off Jürgen Klopp’s victories over Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester
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saw the Black Country side secure their best
7th
“It is incredible what this team has league finish since 1979/80, the Portuguese
The number of goals done over two seasons. is not resting on his laurels and is targeting
scored – higher than “At this high level, it is not just about Manchester City and more moments for Wolves fans to cherish
in any previous mentality, skills, power or technique Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolves achieved next season.
20-club Premier are among four teams the highest Premier
– it is a mix of everything. It doesn’t “I think the players have enormous talent
League season, competing in the 2019 Premier League finish by a
matter what competition or what promoted side since
and my aim is to help them be better,” he
beating the record League Asia Trophy in China,
of 1,066 from
game, the players never gave up and Ipswich Town finished said. “There are no highlights – all days are
along with Newcastle United
2011/12 that was the key point this season.” and West Ham United 5th in 2000/01 important during the season. For me, the
Guardiola’s side were a joy to highlight is always tomorrow.”
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season awards
Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool’s van Dijk was an ever-present
tower of strength during Season 2018/19.
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Vincent Kompany and
The 27-year-old has become idolised at Petr Cech – both four-
Anfield for his prowess in defence and his time Premier League
Recognising the individuals who made their mark on attacking exploits in the opposition box. He champions – announced
an outstanding Season 2018/19 with some milestone has become a true leader for Jürgen Klopp’s their retirement from
side and played a huge part in the club’s playing in 2018/19.
achievements and remarkable contributions, incredible campaign.
including a three-way tie for the Golden Boot award
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Rising stars
Premier League 2 provides a platform for the next generation
of stars to shine. Along with a commitment to producing Leicester City’s Under-14s travelled to Mumbai
to compete in the PL-ISL Youth Games 2019
top-class coaches, the future of English football looks bright
Graduating in style Development opportunities
Southampton has a proud history This club is like a family and I think Ashvir Johal is Leicester City born India, which saw Premier League
of developing talent from within the that is good for young players. and bred and, thanks to the Premier coaches share their knowledge and
club’s ranks and Season 2018/19 “I am really happy – there are five League's Elite Coach Apprenticeship experiences with counterparts from
was no different. or six of us and hopefully there will be Scheme (ECAS), is now a full-time the Indian Super League (ISL).
Homegrown products Callum more coming through next season.” Academy coach at his hometown club. Ashvir coached Leicester City’s
Slattery, Kayne Ramsay and Tyreke Gunn kept a clean sheet on his first The 24-year-old accessed ECAS youngsters as they competed in the
Johnson were key figures in the Premier League outing, a goalless through the BAME and Female Coach PL-ISL Youth Games 2019 alongside
Saints side which won promotion to draw against Chelsea, and featured initiative and explained how the a youth squad from Arsenal and
the first division of Premier League 2. 12 times before the end of the season. Premier League is helping him fulfil Indian teams. The trip also provided
They were also awarded their senior The shot-stopper was a youth his coaching potential. learning and cultural opportunities.
debuts during the campaign, while product at Manchester City, where he “The Elite Coach Apprenticeship This included a visit to the Oscar
youngsters Yan Valery and Angus gained valuable experience in Premier Scheme has provided me with Foundation, training with local
Gunn became first-team regulars in League 2, before a season-long loan Ashvir Johal has embraced chances and knowledge that I simply community coaches who are part of
the second half of the season. with Norwich City was followed by a coaching opportunities wouldn't have been able to get any the Premier League’s international
Valery impressed at Academy level permanent move to the South Coast made available by ECAS other way,” he said. “I look forward football development programme
before making his League bow in last summer. to coming into work every day. Premier Skills, and participation
the 2-2 home draw with Manchester “Academies have to take credit The people and the environment in a kabaddi session hosted by
United and ended up with 23 Premier for the development of players are wonderful and it is a great broadcaster Star Sports.
League appearances to his name. across the country,” he said. “They opportunity to develop as a coach.” “It was incredible,” said Ashvir,
“I signed here because I knew it seem to be getting better every The two-year ECAS course supports who will enter the second year of his
was one of the best Academies in year and Southampton are the holistic development of players ECAS course in 2019/20. “Taking the
the country,” said the 20-year-old. renowned for that.” and also provides unique learning players there was such a wonderful
“They trust young players, they experiences for potential elite coaches opportunity for them as footballers
Kayne Ramsay with his
have great staff and facilities, a within the Academy environment. but also as young people – showing
debut ball and (right)
Angus Gunn and Yan Valery good training ground and they In February, Ashvir took Leicester them a different way of life and a
with Southampton manager try and make you the best City's Under-14s to the Football different culture. It will stay with me –
Ralph Hassenhüttl you can be if you work hard. Development Week in Mumbai, and them – for a very, very long time.”
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Everyone's
Game
The Premier League is committed to creating an open and
inclusive atmosphere, embracing all our fans locally and globally
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The Fans The Fans
supporters
Season 2018/19 revealed:
£31
average ticket price in the
Fans across the Premier League have benefited from Premier League, compared
clubs going the extra mile to make watching top-flight to £32 in 2017/18
Happy families
Cardiff City season ticket holder Vince
Alm has been watching the Bluebirds
consideration the area we are from
and the wage levels and incomes in
£12
average junior ticket price
since 1968 – and he believes the club’s that area. They really do get it spot
ticketing and pricing structure is on – they are always listening to the
better than ever. fans via forums and they want to
Vince, 57, attends matches with six keep football at an affordable level.”
members of his family and travels to
all home and away matches thanks
to Cardiff’s “brilliant” understanding
As part of his season ticket,
Vince was also able to buy further
discounted tickets for matches at the
£13m
total saved by season ticket
of their fans. Cardiff City Stadium, giving others the holders through discounts
In 2018/19, an adult and a junior opportunity to enjoy Premier League offered by clubs
attending a Cardiff home fixture football at minimal cost while helping
with season tickets worked out at a to attract new supporters to the club.
combined cost of just £22 and Vince “You get the chance to really
is full of praise for the work his club connect with the club,” Vince added. Inclusive matchdays
does. “Last season I could bring people to The introduction of the Charlie Perry facility alongside his dad, Russell,
“The club have been brilliant at some games for just a tenner. That Inclusion Room at the Amex Stadium who says the addition has been
keeping football really affordable,” he means you are bringing more revenue has already seen life-changing a huge help to his son.
said. “We get extremely good value into the club and also a potential new matchday experiences for some of “I’m very, very impressed,” Russell
for money and the club take into fan, so everybody benefits.” Brighton & Hove Albion’s supporters. said. “I see it as a bridge to him
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Entertaining
audiences “The title race in 2018/19
will last long in the
memory, but there was
Our broadcast partners brought their excellent coverage and so much to enjoy from a
in-depth analysis of one of the most exciting Premier League sensational campaign.
Wolves were a revelation
seasons of all time to approximately 70 per cent of the UK population
and to see four Premier
League teams reaching
the finals of the European
competitions was amazing
for English football.”
Jermaine Jenas
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Being part
Gamers go head-to-head
The inaugural instalment of
ePremier League culminated in a
contest between two classic rivals
of English football as Liverpool’s
of the action
Donovan ‘F2Tekkz’ Hunt overcame
Manchester United’s representative
Kyle ‘KyleLeese_’ Leese to lift the
trophy.
The tournament was open to
The Premier League is available to watch in one UK players of EA SPORTS FIFA 19
billion homes in 188 countries, and the ways in aged 16 or over and attracted the
largest-ever number of entrants to The eventual winner, Donovan,
which we engage fans are always evolving an open league FIFA competition as is rated as the number one FIFA
gamers competed over three rounds: player in the world, but the lifelong
online qualification, live club Liverpool fan had an eventful route
Fantasy fulfilled play-offs and the ePremier League to the final. After competing in, and
With more than six million players because there’s plenty of focus on Final, staged in London and winning, a FIFA 19 tournament in
worldwide, Fantasy Premier League them. FPL ensures you know about broadcast live on Sky Sports. Atlanta, he flew back to Liverpool
(FPL) plays an important part of the the other teams as well. The game is In the online qualification phase, the next day to compete in their club
football experience for fans in all really popular in New Zealand – there registered players took each other play-off, which he also won.
corners of the globe, and that was
certainly the case for 2018/19 winner
Adam Levy.
are plenty of workplace mini-leagues
– and hopefully I’ve made it more
popular here!”
50m on to find the 16 best players on both
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. These
32 players advanced to the club
In becoming the Xbox champion,
Donovan showed the same fighting
spirit that his beloved Liverpool
The ePL Final was
In his sixth season playing the game, Adam will be rewarded for play-offs, with all 20 Premier League displayed, with a comeback from
streamed live across
the 53-year-old West Ham United his superb season with an all- Facebook, Twitch and
clubs hosting a live play-off round, 2-0 down before scoring the winning
supporter who hails from Wellington, expenses paid trip to the UK, YouTube. More than 50 giving two FIFA 19 competitors, one goal in added time of extra-time.
New Zealand, amassed an where he will attend two 2019/20 million minutes were for PlayStation and one for Xbox, Claiming the overall title meant a
impressive 2,659 points to be Premier League matches of his watched online the right to advance to the ePremier lot to the 17-year-old, who said: “This
6.3m
crowned champion. Adam choosing as a VIP guest, as well League Final. was probably the event I’ve most
acknowledges that FPL as receiving a host of other wanted to win, ever, and it’s been my
allows him to forge a great prizes. favourite one to be honest. A lot of
The number of
deeper connection with “It all feels genuinely aspects came into it. Representing
FPL managers in
the Premier League. unbelievable,” he said. “I’m really Liverpool, that’s the main one. I came
2018/19, higher
than the 4.8million “It plays a crucial looking forward to watching into the tournament so nervous, but
population of role,” he states. “It’s Premier League football in eased into it and now I’m champion!”
New Zealand easy to know about person next season, what
the ‘big’ teams an opportunity!”
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for good
Our clubs occupy a special place
in their communities, uniting and
inspiring through the power of football
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Inspiring a
active while they learn, with Burnley new matchday warm-up video.
manager Sean Dyche and some The 200 pupils joined in
fellow Turf Moor stars showing their the set of exercises, which
support for the initiative. can be viewed on the BBC
The Premier League and BBC website, with all the moves
generation
combined to create Super Movers, designed to encourage pupils’
which includes free online resources concentration, motivation and
that teachers, club community enjoyment of learning.
coaches and parents can use to “Super Movers aims to get
encourage primary school-aged kids active and give them some
children to give their minds and ideas for exercises and moves,”
bodies a boost while in class. said Lowton. “We came today
The Premier League uses the appeal of football to offer a range Clarets players James Tarkowski, and surprised the kids – it was
of programmes that educate, inform and support young people Matt Lowton, Leah Embley and nice to see the smiles on their
Lauren Bracewell surprised children faces and help them out!”
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Inspiring individuals
The Premier League and BT Disability
programme provides opportunities
for disabled people to embrace
sport and physical activity, showing
youngsters like Macauley Appleton
that anything is possible.
As part of the initiative, six-time
Premier League champion Rio
Ferdinand went back to his old
training ground to see the amazing
work undertaken by Macauley, a
volunteer with Manchester United have the opportunities that I have
Foundation. had through the club have really
Macauley has autism and helped to strengthen me as a person
experienced social anxiety, but the and build up my confidence as an
Foundation – supported by the individual,” Macauley said.
Premier League and BT Disability Rio added: “We have seen, through
Creating 12,296 programme – helped him improve his the power of sport and with the
confidence so much he has become help of funding from BT and the
a member of United’s delivery team, Premier League, how the Manchester
participants engaged
in PL/BT Disability
assisting children from all over United Foundation has been able
Greater Manchester in sessions run to transform the lives of not just
places to play
programme sessions
this season as part of the Foundation’s Inclusive one young man, but also the lives
Reds disability sport initiative. of so many more individuals in the
“I love Manchester United and to community.”
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Pass on Plastic
The Sky Ocean Rescue campaign
continues to inspire Premier League fans
to think about ways in which they can
‘Pass on Plastic’, raising awareness of the
negative impact single-use plastic has
on the environment.
Season 2018/19 saw the launch of
a reusable cup trial run by Arsenal,
Chelsea, Fulham and West Ham United
on behalf of all 20 clubs. Manchester
City and other clubs also ran their own “We have been delighted with
initiatives to reduce single-use plastic. how the trial went and it was a huge
The trial asked fans to reuse cups in success, so we will be introducing
stadia, encouraging them to place reusable plastic cups permanently at
Making a
them in appropriate bins so they can Stamford Bridge from the beginning
be cleaned and reused at the following of 2019/20.
home match. “The cup trial is just one of a series
Eden Hazard and Callum Hudson-Odoi of positive changes we have made
(pictured right) helped the initiative, on a matchday at our food and drink
difference
featuring in the #PassOnPlastic Reusable outlets. We have now introduced paper
Cup Challenge to raise awareness of straws and wooden cutlery, replacing
the issue. the plastic alternatives, and provide
“Nobody gets the attention of the sauce bottles rather than plastic
public like our players, so it’s extremely sachets at our condiment stations.
helpful to be able to use their profiles for “As a club, we are working on all
Our clubs work on a wide range of programmes designed to these positive messages,” said Navjeet areas of sustainability and carbon
Daine, Chelsea’s concessions operations reduction at both the stadium and
help local organisations as well as fans and coaches overseas manager. our Cobham training ground.”
Local to Global
Premier Skills is a global coach and giving participants the knowledge
referee development programme run and expertise to develop their own Breaking the Cycle
by the Premier League and the British coaching skills and football delivery in The Premier League and BBC Children Cycle’ interventions officer, believes
Council, which has helped train more their communities. in Need established a joint programme Crystal Palace’s role is crucial in
than 25,000 coaches and referees in “It was a fantastic trip,” Steve said. aimed at reducing youth violence in convincing people not to re-offend.
29 countries. “We wanted to show how we improve clubs’ local communities, with Crystal “When they see it’s Crystal Palace,
More than 1.7m young people and increase community engagement Palace leading an initiative to support and they come to Selhurst Park, it is
have been reached since the initiative in the UK and how we can share that youngsters in south London. not intimidating,” he said. “The power
launched in 2007 with the aim of raising message with others around the world.” The club’s official charity, Palace of installing life skills – things like
the aspirations of those taking part, On the last day of the trip, Steve for Life Foundation, launched the preparation, planning, psychological
enhancing both their football and life helped host a football festival for ‘Breaking The Cycle’ programme to and social skills – will help them find
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as providing participants with a safe to see the Premier League trophy. and watch our exclusive young offenders – extra guidance and beneath a glass ceiling.”
place to play. “For me personally, the entire videos steer them towards further education, The programme is already delivering
Steve Cuss, AFC Bournemouth’s experience was fantastic. Premier training and employment. results, with a number of participants
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The Premier League The Premier League
Open and
Making a difference
West Ham United’s commitment to are at the heart of West Ham
promoting diversity and equality United’s values. We are committed
was formally recognised when the to eliminating discrimination and
Premier League awarded them the creating an environment in which
inclusive
Intermediate Equality Standard. everyone is not only respected but
The club’s Vice-Chairman Karren valued.
Brady said: “Equality and diversity “Since our move, we’ve invested
more than £6m into Newham and
the surrounding boroughs, which
has allowed us to work hand-
in-hand with a number of local
All Premier League clubs supported the new No Room for charities, while our brilliant Disabled
Supporters Advisory Board makes
Racism campaign, with the clear message that we will a real difference to the matchday
not tolerate racism in our competition or the wider sport experience for supporters with
accessibility needs.
“West Ham United pays all full and
Standing up to racism part-time staff the London Living
The Premier League demonstrated Game conference at Arsenal’s Wage, helping to address social
its continued commitment to Emirates Stadium. Inclusion and inequality.
equality with the launch of the No diversity were the key themes at “We passionately believe in a
Room for Racism campaign, which the annual event, which helps culture that embraces equality
uses the power and popularity of the young people discover more about and values diversity, so we are
League to oppose racism in football. employment opportunities within thrilled that our important work in
As well as celebrating diversity, the the game from hundreds of football this area has been recognised by the
campaign recognises the significant industry delegates and experts. Premier League.”
contribution by Kick It Out, which “Racism in the stadium is
celebrated its 25th anniversary totally unacceptable,” said Bush,
during the season. emphasising the Premier League’s
The Premier League and its clubs belief that everyone attending or Everyone equal
backed plans to improve career taking part in a football match has “I think it’s pretty straightforward. prouder to be involved than the
pathways and encourage more the right to feel safe, valued and The LGBT community is a big part of Terriers’ Zanka.
people from different backgrounds included. society and should be a big part of “I believe that football is for
to take up coaching, refereeing and “The Premier League supports football as well.” everyone and I’m against every form
administrative roles in the sport, Raise Your Game every year to In the season leading up to the of discrimination,” he said. “I am
agreeing that more needs to be show that not only are our grounds 30th anniversary of LGBT inclusion involved with the Rainbow Laces
done to ensure BAME fans and welcoming to anyone who wants charity Stonewall, that one quote campaign because I basically believe
players are supported. to come, but our career paths are from Huddersfield Town defender in equality for everyone.
This was reflected when Premier open to anyone who thinks they Zanka perfectly encapsulated why “I hope it inspires people to get
League Executive Director Bill Bush have the talent to achieve what the Premier League is delighted involved, to support the initiative
spoke at Kick It Out’s Raise Your they want to.” to stand side-by-side with the and to accept and support the LGBT
organisation in promoting equality community. As a football player you
and diversity across our sport. have an incredible platform to try to
Stonewall was formed in May 1989 influence people in the right way.”
to fight homophobia in society and,
via the Rainbow Laces Campaign,
continues to work hard alongside
sporting organisations including the
Premier League to tackle this issue.
The 2018/19 Rainbow Laces
campaign, which ran across
fixtures between 30 November
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and watch the No Room Premier League clubs supporting
for Racism video the initiative and no player was
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Economic and
social impact
The positive influence of the Premier League is felt
within local communities and around the globe
British institution
A survey of 20,000 people from 20 Nearly 70 per cent of all
countries saw the Premier League respondents said the League makes
top a list of Britain’s best-known them feel more positively about the
institutions, companies and brands UK, more than any other British Icon,
“The Premier in terms of carrying the story of and this proportion rises to 87 per cent
League is modern Britain. among Premier League followers.
The Premier League came first “In this study the Premier League is Community contribution
the most in the British Icon Index, produced the most impactful performer overall The city of Newcastle and Newcastle club, through the work of our charity,
influential by world-leading pollsters Populus, because of its ability to engage United have always had a proud Newcastle United Foundation,
scoring highest in eight of the 20 people en masse, regardless of their and inextricable link, something and in partnership with key
performer countries and finishing ahead of the background, and its reach within underlined by the findings of an EY organisations across the region.”
because of likes of Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land developing economies,” said Rick report which highlighted the club’s The findings of the report were
Rover, the BBC and British Universities. Nye, Principal Director at Populus. economic and social contribution to unveiled as the club took ownership
its ability the wider North-East economy. of a community centre located just
to engage The independent EY analysis, half a mile away from St James’
published in February 2019, showed Park.
people en that Newcastle United generated The Project Pitchside initiative at
masse” a total Gross Value Added (GVA) Murray House intends to convert
Rick Nye,
Populus Principal
£22.5 contribution of £236m within the
region during Season 2017/18.
the venue into three floors buzzing
with physical activity, four innovative
Director million Newcastle United also welcomed classrooms, a rooftop 4G football
174,600 fans from outside the pitch and a high-tech digital hub.
of social benefit to
Newcastle city region to St James’ The centre is just the latest
the North-East
Park plus 13,400 international fans, venture undertaken by the
adding a further £21m to the area’s Newcastle United Foundation, which
economy. invested £3.2m in projects across the
“Newcastle United is at the heart North-East during Season 2017/18.
of the city in every sense and this Newcastle United great Shola
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The Premier League The Premier League
2 Liverpool 30 7 1 67 97 £152.4m
3 Chelsea 21 9 8 24 72 £146.0m
5 Arsenal 21 7 10 22 70 £142.2m
3,853 and investment in the wider game, £100m per season to support the 9 Leicester City 15 7 16 3 52 £123.3m
and in communities and schools, development of community facilities,
10 West Ham United 15 7 16 -3 52 £122.5m
is unprecedented in the world of sports participation and schools
community pitches
delivered via the
professional sport. The League and its programmes, with more than 11 Watford 14 8 16 -7 50 £113.9m
Football Foundation clubs fund community facilities across £140m going to the EFL in Solidarity
England and Wales, via the Football Payments and ring-fenced Youth 12 Crystal Palace 14 7 17 -2 49 £114.2m
to date
Foundation, as well as operating Development grants in 2018/19. 13 Newcastle United 12 9 17 -6 45 £120.1m
national and local sports participation
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YEARS
17
Southampton
9
12
9
17
20
-20
-25
39
36
£104.3m
£105.7m
clubs across the
UK delivering the
acquire talented players, build and country, engaging tens of thousands
18 Cardiff City 10 4 24 -35 34 £102.7m
Premier League improve stadiums, and make a huge of youngsters aged 8-19 and will
Kicks programme contribution to the entire football form part of the League’s work with 19 Fulham 7 5 26 -47 26 £101.9m
pyramid and a range of community the Government to support young
programmes and good causes. people in areas of high need. 20 Huddersfield Town 3 7 28 -54 16 £96.6m
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Premier League Season 2018/19 clubs