Everton’s rollercoaster season took another turn with the club facing a second points deduction, this time by two points, for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
This follows an initial 10-point deduction, later reduced to six, imposed earlier in the season.
The latest deduction drops Everton to 27 points, just two above the relegation zone, and 16th in the Premier League table.
The Premier League’s independent commission cited Everton’s breach of £16.6 million as the basis for the sanction, despite considering mitigating factors such as the club’s successive PSR charges and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
Everton has expressed disappointment with the decision and is preparing to appeal, emphasizing their cooperation and early admission of the breach.
This development highlights the significant impact of financial compliance in football and the necessity for clubs to adhere to league regulations.
Everton’s ongoing struggle with points deductions underscores the challenges they face on and off the field this season.