According to British media reports, Liverpool won this season’s Premier League title four rounds ahead of schedule with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial match in early May. Although the title has been confirmed, the Premier League does not award the trophy immediately. The trophy is usually collected by the club after the final home game of the season.
Liverpool will officially receive the Premier League trophy on May 25 after their home game against Crystal Palace. The match will take place at Liverpool’s famous Anfield stadium, where the stands will be packed with excited fans eager to witness the moment of glory.
It’s worth noting that the last time Liverpool won the title in the 2019/20 season, the stadium was empty and devoid of cheering fans during the new title epidemic. To finally win the trophy in front of the fans this time was very special.
Who gets the Premier League winner’s medal?
As well as trophies, the Premier League also awards commemorative medals to winning teams. However, not everyone on the team gets a medal. According to the Premier League Regulations (Regulation C.13), the winning team is entitled to 40 medals, but players must have made at least five appearances during the season to be eligible.
There are currently 21 Liverpool first team players who have qualified, including
However, one player – Federico Chiesa – is currently ineligible for the award as he has only made four appearances this season. As long as he makes one more appearance in the remaining matches, he will receive his own championship medal.
Alternatively, the club may choose to award the remaining medals to members of the coaching staff or to those who have made a special contribution to the team, depending on the circumstances.
How much money does the Premier League champion receive in prize money?
The Premier League itself does not have a separate prize pool for the winner. However, the top-ranked team will receive a higher income according to the Premier League organizer’s prize distribution rules.
Simply put, the top-ranked team gets 20 times the “basic prize money,” the second-place team gets 19 times, the third-place team gets 18 times, and so on. According to last year’s figures, Premier League champion Manchester City received £22.6 million in prize money in 2023, while last-place Sheffield United received just £1.1 million.
Although Liverpool won’t receive a special “Champions League bonus” this time around, the prize money from the league position alone is significant, and with sponsorship and other commercial revenue, the club’s overall income will be substantial.
What’s next: Champions League and Community Shield.
After winning the Premier League title, Liverpool have more important games ahead of them. They have already qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League, which means they will have the chance to compete with the best teams in Europe.
In addition, Liverpool will also play in the Community Shield before the start of the new season. This game usually pits the Premier League champion against the FA Cup winner. Currently, Liverpool will face either Manchester City or Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, which is scheduled to take place one week before the start of the new Premier League season.
Summary.
All in all, Liverpool not only won the Premier League title this time, but also got rich bonuses, glory and qualification for next season’s Champions League. The fans also finally got to see their beloved team lift the trophy in front of a packed Anfield. For the players, a small medal is not only a badge of honor, but also the best proof of their hard work throughout the season.
