The Premier League has issued a warning to Chelsea and Manchester City regarding the possibility of relegation, following Everton’s ten-point deduction for violating Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Everton was penalized in March for exceeding the financial loss limit of £105 million over a three-year period, resulting in a drop from 14th to 19th place in the rankings.
Manchester City had earlier faced penalties for 115 violations of financial regulations spanning 2009 to 2018. Additionally, Chelsea is under investigation for suspected financial rule violations during Roman Abramovich’s tenure. Legal expert Stefan Borson, who has previously advised City, suggests that both Chelsea and City may face more severe consequences than Everton, noting the severity of a ten-point deduction for a basic FFP infraction.
Everton expressed shock and sadness at the Commission’s verdict, deeming the imposed sporting sanction excessive and unreasonable. The club has announced its intention to appeal the decision, emphasizing its commitment to openness and maintaining the process’s integrity. Everton disputes the judgment of failure to operate in good faith and considers the Commission’s sentence unfair and unreasonable based on the evidence provided.
The appeal process will commence, with the club’s case heard by an Appeal Board in accordance with Premier League rules. Everton plans to closely monitor decisions in other cases involving the league’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. The club refrains from further comments until the appeal process concludes.
