The heavy sanction imposed this Friday on Everton raises fears of the worst for Chelsea and Manchester City, who are also suspected of financial irregularities.
In the middle of the international break, a little thunderclap fell on the Premier League. Everton received a 10-point penalty after breaking the financial rules of the English championship, for irregularities noted during the period ending with the 2021-22 season.
🚨 Everton drop to 19th in the Premier League table. pic.twitter.com/Lfjw3Nl8xS
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This heavy sanction drops Everton to 19th place in the standings, with only 4 points on the clock now. “Everton Football Club is both shocked and disappointed by the decision of the Premier League committee, indicates the press release from the residents of Goodison Park. The Club considers that the Commission imposed a totally disproportionate and unfair sporting sanction. The Club has already indicated its intention to appeal the decision to the Premier League. »
Pay attention to other cases…
“The club will also follow with great interest decisions taken in any other cases regarding the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules,” adds Everton, which certainly refers to the investigations concerning Manchester City and Chelsea. Moreover, this heavy sanction inflicted on the Toffees does not bode well for the two English giants.
“Without seeing the judgment/verdict, ten points less for Everton seems harsh to me for a simple violation of the FPF (Financial Fair Play), observes Stefan Borson, a lawyer who advised Man City, on Twitter.But it reinforces the fact that sanctions against City (if proven) and now Chelsea (if indicted and admitted about undeclared payments) could potentially include relegation. » The threat is real…
