The Emirates Stadium is a symbol of Arsenal's commitment to being one of the world's top clubs, says Gazidis. Money still matters in the Premier League, but not as much as it used to, and that will benefit Arsenal in the long run, says club chief executive Ivan Gazidis. Earlier this year, the Premier League finalized television deals worldwide that will bring in over $10 billion. The leagues 20 teams will pocket over $100 million per year just from the domestic rights starting this season. That has created more of a level playing field for clubs whose game-day revenue is more modest. "The big clubs can't financially bully the smaller clubs in the way they used to, so I think a lot of...
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