Everton points deduction LIVE - Second Premier League punishment, written reasons
Everton have learned the outcome of their case for allegedly breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), with a further two-point deduction.
The Blues set out their position in a three-day hearing last month and the verdict has been confirmed on Monday with the timeframes set out in the Premier League handbook be adhered to.
It was the third time Everton representatives have argued over the intricacies of the club’s finances during this season. There will be a fourth such occasion should the club decide to appeal the outcome.
Everton were previously handed a 10-point deduction for breaching the league's financial rules which was reduced to six on appeal.
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Key Events
- Statement confirms intention to appeal
Latest relegation odds
Everton may have been handed a second points deduction of the season, which they will appeal, but their chances of going down still appear unlikely according to BetMGM.Burnley, Sheffield United, Luton are the favourites with Nottingham Forest also more likely to go according to their odds.
- Burnley – 1/16
- Sheffield United – 1/100
- Luton Town – 13/20
- Nottingham Forest – 21/10
- Everton – 4/1
- Crystal Palace – 20/1
- Brentford – 20/1
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Written reasons
The written reasons released today shine a light on why the Premier League's independent commission has reached the decision.
You can read these in full here.
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What the Premier League table looks like now
15. Brentford - Pld 32, Pts 29, GD -13
16. Everton* - Pld 31, Pts 27, GD -10
17. Nottingham Forest** - Pld 32, Pts 25, GD - 16
18. Luton Town - Pld 32, Pts 25, GD -20
19. Burnley -
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