Whilst Newcastle have very little to play for except pride when they head to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, other teams still have plenty to play for on the pitch with relegation places still to be decided.
And off the pitch, clubs know that the higher they finish in the Premier League table, the more money they will receive in ‘merit payments’.
This money is split from a pot and is paid to each club depending on where they finish in the table - meaning although some clubs may not have too much to play for on the face of it, every win and defeat could impact their bank balance come the end of the campaign.
Here, we take a look at every Premier League club’s potential finishing positions between now and the end of the season and see how much money from merit payments - based on last season’s figures.
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17. Newcastle United
Newcastle United finished 4th - based on last season’s figures, this will net them at least £34,972,740 in merit payments. | Getty Images

18. Manchester United
Manchester United finished 3rd - based on last season’s figures, this will net them at least £37,029,960 in merit payments. | Getty Images

19. Arsenal
Arsenal finished 2nd - based on last season’s figures, this will net them at least £39,087,180 in merit payments. | Getty Images

20. Manchester City
Manchester City finished 1st - based on last season’s figures, this will net them at least £41,144,400 in merit payments. | AFP via Getty Images


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