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Why Liverpool will benefit from Manchester City’s Premier League title win
LIVERPOOL will benefit from Manchester City’s Premier League title win - thanks to Raheem Sterling.
Liverpool are owed £1m under the terms of Raheem Sterling's move to Manchester City
City secured their third Premier League crown on Sunday - with five games to spare - after nearest rivals Manchester United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to West Brom.
According to The Times, the Sky Blues now owe £1million to Liverpool as per the deal that took Sterling to the Etihad Stadium in the summer of 2015.
Sterling joined City for an initial £44m, with a further potential £5m in add-ons.
The England international has been in lethal form for Pep Guardiola’s side this term, contributing 17 goals and 12 assists in the league.
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After their title win was confirmed, Sterling tweeted: “Epic season, great feeling to be crowned Premier League champions.”
He added: “This is our time Man City! Thank you to all the fans for all of your support!”
Liverpool are not the only side due cash as a result of City’s title win.
Tottenham will also benefit thanks to their sale of Kyle Walker last year
Tottenham will pocket £1.5m under the terms of Kyle Walker’s £54m move last year.
Leroy Sane’s former club Schalke are due €500,000 (£432,000).
There will be a party atmosphere at the Etihad on Sunday when City host Swansea (4.30pm).