A report from Ernst & Young (EY) highlights the economic benefits of the Premier League, including the generation of £7.6bn for the economy and a tax collection of £1.4bn from the players.

(00:06) EY’s 32-page report makes for an interesting read

(03:59) Premier League provides an economic benefit of £7.6bn

(05:47) Players’ salaries generate £1,4bn per year in taxes

(08:10) Average Premier League player contributes £2.8m in tax

(09:26) 840% increase in economic benefit from the Premier League since 98/99

(10:50) 89,000 staff employed by Premier League clubs

(15:05) 528,000 international visitors were prevented from attending games

(17:12) Ain’t no finer beef than a bit of Irish steak

(18:07) Premier League has double the audience of the Champions League

(20:02) Premier League dominates 'Big 5' leagues in terms of overseas TV rights

(22:05) La Liga is far less equitable than the Premier League

(30:08) Parachute payments of £455m to 138 EFL clubs

(38:48) 50% increase in u23 player appearances

(43:12) And Roy Hodgson has just gone to Watford

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