Everything Sean Dyche has said on FFP and points deduction as Everton brace for latest findings

Sean Dyche will today be hoping for a positive outcome as Everton brace themselves for the latest Premier League profit and sustainability findings.

Clubs were required to submit their financial accounts for 2022/23 on December 31, with any breaches or charges to be confirmed 14 days later. As a result, the Blues will soon discover whether or not they are to be hit with a further punishment on top of their original ten-point deduction.

Reports have suggested Everton, along with Nottingham Forest, are expected to be charged when an announcement is made later today, which could spell disaster for Sean Dyche's side as they attempt to remain in the Premier League.

Ahead of this outcome, here is reminder of what the Blues' boss had to say the first time around regarding the club's points deduction.

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Initial reaction

Dyche could not hide his disappointment when first commenting on the decision for Everton to be docked points and told reporters: "Like everyone in these parts, I was shocked. [From] the wave of noise it seems like everyone in football was shocked.

"The enormity of it. Disproportionate is a word being used and obviously we are going to feel aggrieved by that. It doesn't change the focus, which is sorting things out on the pitch, getting the team to win and the performances to feel different.

"We were on the right lines for that and delivering strong performances - [the punishment] has given us a push back to go forward again. The job hasn't changed for me, [but] it has made it more difficult in the current circumstances until the appeal.

"I spoke to the group and said the league table is