**Arsenal, Chelsea Secure FA Cup Quarterfinal Spots, Bag N1.4 Billion in Prize Money** It's been an exciting weekend in English football as Arsenal and Chelsea have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the 2025/26 FA Cup. The Gunners edged past Mansfield Town 2-1, while Chelsea had a dramatic win against Wrexham AFC 4-2 in extra time. According to the FA Cup prize kitty, clubs earn revenue from a combination of gate receipts and broadcast income. For Arsenal, Chelsea, and other quarterfinalists, reaching this stage guarantees a bonus of £238,500, which is approximately N1.4 billion at the current exchange rate. Teams that won their fourth-round ties received £127,000, which is about N770 million. The other teams that have secured their spots in the quarterfinals are Liverpool and Manchester City. Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3-1, while Manchester City beat Newcastle United FC 3-1. It's worth noting that clubs from the Premier League entered the competition in the third round, which carried a prize money of £72,000, equivalent to about N435 million. However, the significant increase in prize money for reaching the quarterfinals is a testament to the popularity and prestige of the FA Cup. The FA Cup quarterfinal draw is set to take place on Monday, March 9, as the remaining teams battle for a spot in the semifinals. With the prize money on the line, it's going to be an exciting competition. In a similar vein, the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) could learn from the FA Cup's prize money structure. With the current prize money in the NPFL, it's often difficult for teams to sustain themselves financially. Increasing the prize money for teams that make it to the quarterfinals and beyond could motivate teams to perform better and attract more sponsors.