Nottingham Forest’s appeal against the four-point deduction imposed by the Premier League has been unsuccessful, adding a layer of tension to their remaining fixtures.
The club, under the ownership of Evangelos Marinakis, had contested the penalty, which stemmed from a breach of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules in the previous season.
Despite their efforts, the appeal decision has upheld the initial sanction.
The appeal process was expedited to provide clarity to all involved parties before the culmination of the season, yet the outcome has left Nottingham Forest facing a nerve-wracking conclusion to their campaign.
With just three points separating them from the relegation zone and only two games left to play, the stakes are high for the East Midlands side.
Central to their appeal was the contention that the commission overseeing the case erred in not considering the sale of a high-profile player as a mitigating factor, as well as in its decision not to suspend some or all of the points deduction.
However, these arguments were ultimately dismissed, affirming the legitimacy of the original penalty.
For Nottingham Forest, the focus now shifts entirely to securing their status in the Premier League, as they navigate the final hurdles of the season under the shadow of the points deduction.