The Premier League's 35th season commences this evening, with US owners holding majority or influential stakes in 11 of the 20 clubs. This makes American investors the dominant force in the league's ownership landscape.
Notable US-owned clubs include Arsenal, controlled by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, and Fulham, owned by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. Other teams under US influence are Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
Following the US, British owners represent the second-largest group, with 20% of this season's clubs owned by individuals from the UK. Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, and newly promoted Coventry City are among those with British stewardship.
Sovereign wealth funds, while impactful in specific cases like Manchester City and Newcastle United, have not yet achieved widespread penetration across the league. European ownership also maintains a presence, with Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Hull City having continental connections.