Why Everton's Premier League punishment should worry Chelsea after 'shock wave' warning

The Premier League has entered uncharted territory in their Financial Fair Play (FFP) running for the first time. After millions have been spent in bringing the world's best talents to England, the focus is now on the negative side of finances.

Manchester City and Chelsea will be looking over their shoulder in the close future after Everton were docked ten points for breaching FFP rules. City face 115 separate allegations while ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been placed back in the spotlight following a report from The Guardian.

Hidden payments to key figures via leaked files have come to light sparking questions over the success under the Russian billionaire before selling up to Todd Boehly in 2022. It isn't the first time that the west Londoners have been under the scope of FFP regulations after a transfer ban was implemented in 2019 after 150 rule breaches.

On Friday, Everton were the first club to make an example out of breaching the Premier League's spending rules. In their latest financial accounts, published on March 31, the Toffees posed a deficit of £44.7million in 2021/22, taking their losses over the past five years to £430million. Clubs are only permitted to lose £105million over a three-year period.

football.london's sister title, Liverpool Echo, has reported that the Merseyside club believe a sporting sanction is 'wholly inappropriate' with the club confirming they will appeal.

The Premier League's decision to dock Everton ten points, seeing them fall joint-bottom of the table, is a warning of what is to come for both Chelsea and City.

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