Arsenal players could earn bonuses of up to £500,000 EACH if they beat Southampton

If Arsenal emerges victorious against Southampton in the upcoming Premier League match on Friday night at the Emirates stadium, there is a chance that each player of the team may receive a bonus of up to £500,000. With Manchester City as their title rivals, Arsenal will aim to increase their lead at the top of the table to seven points.

Following two consecutive draws against Liverpool and West Ham, Mikel Arteta's team is eager to return to their winning form. The team's recent results have allowed Manchester City to catch up in the title race, making it even more important for Arsenal to secure a victory against Southampton.

Pep Guardiola's team, Manchester City, has played one match less than Arsenal and will have two additional matches to play after this weekend. This is because City has an upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United on Saturday.

Arsenal must avoid any mistakes in their upcoming match against Southampton, as they cannot afford to drop any points. Their next match following Southampton will be against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Securing a victory against Southampton would guarantee Arsenal a place in the top four of the league table and a spot in the Champions League for the first time since 2017.

Arsenal squad in line for huge bonus?

Qualifying for the prestigious Champions League tournament is worth a minimum of £50 million in prize money and broadcasting revenue. If Arsenal secures a place in the tournament by beating Southampton, a portion of that money could be paid out to the team's players as bonuses.

Reports from last season suggested that Arsenal's first-team squad was offered significant bonuses of up to £500,000 per player if they successfully qualified for the Champions League.

According to The Daily Mail, it was proposed that a lump sum would be paid to Mikel Arteta's squad if they managed to secure a top-four spot, which would then be distributed among the players.

The sum that each player would be given will be determined proportionally, with the highest amount being approximately £500,000.

In the end, Arsenal was unable to secure a place in the top four, finishing in fifth position after a significant decline in performance during the final stages of the previous season.

Assuming the agreement is still valid, it appears highly likely that Arsenal's players will receive that bonus during this season. However, it is uncertain if achieving the bonus will depend on winning against Southampton.