Income generated by playing in the FA Premier League\n\n Premier League clubs also get a shared slice of the money made from selling the rights to broadcast their games. This all means that there is not only a footballing incentive for teams to stay in the Premier League, but also a huge monetary one.

Though the UK media typically report players' wages in weekly terms, the vast majority of elite footballers receive their payslips on a monthly basis. That's not to say exceptions don't exist -- the payment structure is entirely up to the club and the player -- but it makes more sense financially.