In a few months’ time, most likely before the final game of the Barclays Premier League season on May 24, the new television deals will be fixed in to place. They will fetch record fees and some financial analysts are even predicting that the overseas TV rights (currently £2.23billion over three years) will be bigger than the domestic rights (£3.018bn). Either way, from the start of the 2016 season, the Premier League clubs will be caked in money. Old Trafford was full for Manchester United's match against Liverpool on Sunday In return, it is time to give the game back to the supporters who pay through the nose to watch their teams.
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New Premier League TV deal will fetch record fees for top-flight clubs
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Season ticket prices in top-flight have risen 15.8% in past three years
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Manchester United and Manchester City are freezing or lowering prices
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Man Utd generate £109m a season from matchday income, Arsenal £93m, Chelsea £71m, Liverpool £45m, Man City £40m, Tottenham £33m
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Some Barcelona fans can pay £105 for a season ticket (in the gods)
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