Everton could be relegated if found guilty of further violations

From being deducted 10 points, if discovered to have committed more violations, Everton may have to leave the Premier League at the end of this season.

Everton were docked 10 points on November 17 for breaching Financial Fair Play rules. The Independent Disciplinary Committee brought the charges in February 2023 and sentenced them this month. However, the new offence will see a shorter timeframe. Under the rules agreed by the 20 Premier League clubs in the summer, charges must be brought within 14 days for standard breaches. A hearing is then held within 84 days and a verdict is given within seven days.

The shortened processing time means that if a new violation is discovered, Everton will be deducted more points at the end of this season. In that case, the Goodison Park team is at risk of being relegated without any time to save.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was disappointed in Everton's 0-3 loss to Man Utd in round 13 of the Premier League on November 26 at Goodison Park, Everton's first match after being deducted points. Photo: AMA

Everton had previously been docked 10 points by the Disciplinary Committee for alleged excessive losses. At the end of the 2021-2022 season, Everton's three-season loss was $155 million, $25 million more than the permitted $130 million.

The Goodison Park side are currently second to last with four points. Without the points deduction, they would be 15th. The bottom three teams are relegated each season, but Everton have 25 games to salvage their situation. They will also lodge an appeal.

Meanwhile, the battle between the Disciplinary Committee and Man City has not yet had a result. Man City is strongly protesting the 115 charges brought by the Committee in early 2023. Lawyers for the reigning Premier League champions have also been involved in a major legal battle with many documents and evidence. The case is said to be less clear-cut than Everton's. The trial date could be October 2024 and the verdict could be given in early 2025.

Thanh Quy (according to Sun )

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