It was transfer deadline day and billions were spent by clubs so the it is newsworthy to highlight premier league clubs that don't pay the living wage. More money was spent on a handful of players than McDonalds make in a year. Surely you can see why it is current news?
Because the 'living wage' is an hourly rate. The people that work part time at the Amex may well have other part times to make up to 35-40 hours a week. If all the jobs are paying a living wage then they are at the right level!