Man City announce record-breaking revenue - with £1.33 billion brand valued higher than rivals Man Utd

The reigning champions of England, who claimed a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title in 2023-24, have seen revenue figures rise by £2.2 million to £715m ($903m). Those impressive numbers include profit of £73.8m, which is slightly down on the previous year when Pep Guardiola oversaw a remarkable Treble triumph.

City made over £139m ($176m) from player sales and are considered to be the most-watched side on the planet. That mass appeal has contributed to the Blues remaining the Premier League’s most valuable brand, with the Brand Finance Football 50 Report putting their worth at £1.33 billion ($1.68bn) – with arch-rivals United coming in at £1.16bn ($1.46bn).

The Red Devils are still one of the biggest institutions in world football but, in contrast to their noisy neighbours, have not posted a profit since 2019. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS group are now co-owners at Old Trafford and have introduced divisive cost-cutting measures and ticket price hikes since their arrival.

While City have plenty to celebrate on the financial front, they are still engulfed in a long-running FFP saga that is expected to see a verdict delivered in the not too distant future. The 115-130 charges there continue to hang over the Etihad Stadium heading into a home derby date with United on Sunday.