Everton’s initial 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) has been reduced to six points following the conclusion of their appeal hearing.
The club was originally penalized by an independent commission on November 17 after exceeding permitted losses by £19.5m over an assessment period ending with the 2021-22 season.
In response to the appeal verdict, Everton released a statement expressing their satisfaction with the reduction in the points sanction. The appeal board deemed the original 10-point deduction inappropriate when compared to relevant benchmarks, including the Premier League’s own rules regarding insolvency, which typically result in a nine-point deduction.
Additionally, Everton welcomed the appeal board’s decision to overturn the original commission’s finding that the club failed to act in utmost good faith. This outcome was deemed crucial by the club and signifies a vindication in their decision to pursue the appeal. As a result of the reduction, Everton now stands on 25 points, placing them five points clear of the relegation zone.
BREAKING: Everton’s 10-point deduction has been reduced to six following appeal verdict 🚨 pic.twitter.com/c6x27ZwGfg
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