Exclusive: How Leeds United's Premier League survival will impact local economy

During the 2019/20 Premier League campaign, the competition contributed £7.6billion to the country's GDP. 

Considering the Premier League's financial footprint on the nation, it's unquestionable that clubs have an impact on their local economies. 

The Yorkshire side have now confirmed a third season in the top flight after a dramatic win against Brentford on the final day.

Here, we speak with Dr. Mike Reynolds, who is a Teaching Fellow in Economics at the University of Leeds, about how the club's Premier League status will impact the local economy.

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