Business chiefs may be busier than ever but they still find the time to follow the ups and downs of the premier league, according to a study by Decision magazine.

The study shows that 84 per cent of CEOs believe they are busier than in the early 1990s, however, 59 per cent of the chiefs of Irish industry find the time to follow the beautiful game.

Predictably Manchester Utd tops the fan base among the footballing business fraternity with a 29 per cent following.