<P> Because higher league placement results in a greater share of television rights, success on the field generates greater income for the club . Since the inception of the Premier League, Manchester United has received the largest share of the revenue generated from the BSkyB broadcasting deal . Manchester United has also consistently enjoyed the highest commercial income of any English club; in 2005--06, the club's commercial arm generated £ 51 million, compared to £ 42.5 million at Chelsea, £ 39.3 million at Liverpool, £ 34 million at Arsenal and £ 27.9 million at Newcastle United . A key sponsorship relationship was with sportswear company Nike, who managed the club's merchandising operation as part of a £ 303 million 13 - year partnership between 2002 and 2015 . Through Manchester United Finance and the club's membership scheme, One United, those with an affinity for the club can purchase a range of branded goods and services . Additionally, Manchester United - branded media services--such as the club's dedicated television channel, MUTV--have allowed the club to expand its fan base to those beyond the reach of its Old Trafford stadium . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Period </Th> <Th> Kit manufacturer </Th> <Th> Shirt sponsor </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1945--1975 </Td> <Td> Umbro </Td> <Td>--</Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1975--1980 </Td> <Td> Admiral </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1980--1982 </Td> <Td> Adidas </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1982--1992 </Td> <Td> Sharp Electronics </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1992--2000 </Td> <Td> Umbro </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2000--2002 </Td> <Td> Vodafone </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2002--2006 </Td> <Td> Nike </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2006--2010 </Td> <Td> AIG </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2010--2014 </Td> <Td> Aon </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2014--2015 </Td> <Td> Chevrolet </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2015--</Td> <Td> Adidas </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Period </Th> <Th> Kit manufacturer </Th> <Th> Shirt sponsor </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 1945--1975 </Td> <Td> Umbro </Td> <Td>--</Td> </Tr>

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