Everton deducted further points for breaching Premier League profitability and sustainability rules
Everton have been deducted a further two points for a second breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Before the points deduction was announced, the Toffees had climbed to 15th in the Premier League table after a crucial 1-0 victory against strugglers Burnley. As a result of the new deduction they now find themselves below Brentford in 16th position, two points and two places above 18th place Luton Town.
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Hide AdEverton were previously deducted 10 points in November for exceeding permitted losses by £19.5m over a period ending with the 2021/22 season. This was later reduced to six points following a successful appeal.
This means overall that Everton have been deducted eight points this season. The Merseyside outfit return to action in a weeks time in a tricky away test against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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