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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Arsenal Women ‘reliant’ on parent club’s £11.9m input despite revenue rise

Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring against Chelsea with teammates Wubben-Moy and Hinds at Emirates Stadium in November.
Playing home games at Emirates Stadium increased matchday revenue for Arsenal Women by 35%. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images/Reuters

Arsenal Women experienced huge growth in commercial and matchday revenue last season, but remain ­reliant on funds from the parent club, their latest accounts show.

In the year to 31 May 2025, ­during which Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League and finished ­second in the Women’s Super League, the club nearly trebled their commercial revenue and their matchday revenue increased by 35% to almost £6m, bringing a club‑record profit of £22,000 after tax.

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