Everton and Nottingham Forest are waiting anxiously as reports suggest the two Premier League clubs could be referred to an independent panel over profit and sustainability breaches.
A verdict is expected to come on Monday (January 15) and the news comes just months after the Blues were handed a 10-point deduction by the top-flight for breaching the regulations, which has since been appealed. The ruling plunged the club from 14th into the relegation zone but they have managed to move out of the bottom three - as they sit one point clear of Luton Town.
Despite the ground-breaking ruling, Sean Dyche's side are not safe from facing further sanctions and questions have been raised over Everton's finances covering the 12 months until last summer, which includes spending under former manager Frank Lampard.
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According to The Times, the Premier League wanted to fast-track punishments for any breaches to hand out punishments in the same season. The period under review coincides with Steve Cooper leading Forest to the Premier League via the playoffs in the 2021/22 campaign.
Manchester City were charged with 115 alleged breaches in February 2023, following an investigation launched five years prior. Chelsea have also been said to be at risk of a referral to an independent panel following scrutiny over the funding of their success and financial fair play breaches under Roman Abramovich, The Athletic reported in November.
In November 2023, Everton were slapped with a 10-point deduction in the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching the profit and sustainability rules.
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