The Premier League confirmed on Monday that the ten-point deduction imposed on Everton for breaking financial fair play rules has been reduced to six points. The team, based in Liverpool, successfully appealed the decision and has moved up from 17th to 15th place in the league table with 25 points.
In a statement, Everton expressed their satisfaction with the appeal decision, stating that the initial ten-point deduction was deemed inappropriate by the appeal committee based on the club’s reporting and relevant regulations. Despite the reduction in points, Everton now faces a second accusation from the Premier League for additional financial irregularities between 2019 and 2023.
The Premier League’s investigation also involves other clubs such as Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, with the latter facing a significant number of financial irregularities. Everton will now have to navigate these latest accusations as they continue their campaign in the Premier League.