"Statistics can prove anything", or so I'm told, but what does this prove:
Newcastle United fell three places from 17th, based on data relating to the 2008/9 season but despite that, it remains one of only seven English clubs on the list published by accountants Deloitte.
Figures reveal the Magpies’ revenue grew by £12.3m to £99.4m but because of the pound’s poor exchange rate, that amounted to a decrease when measured in euros.
The rich list is topped by Real Madrid, with revenue of £341.9m, followed by their arch-rivals Barcelona, with £311.7m. Arsenal have overtaken Chelsea in the league table, which relates only to European clubs, while Manchester United fell to third.