Everton could start next season with a points deduction due to Premier League dispute over £6.5m.
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Everton’s financial struggles have put them in a difficult position this season.
The club could face starting the next season with a points deduction if the Premier League can prove that their financial losses for the period up to 2022/23 exceed the club’s claims. This situation presents a tough challenge for manager Sean Dyche, as a hearing is scheduled to take place this summer regardless of whether the team avoids relegation or not.
The club has admitted to losses that surpass the set threshold, resulting in a two-point deduction. However, the Premier League believes that the losses are even greater, leading to a dispute between both parties.
A hearing to assess the figures is scheduled to take place after the season ends. As a result, Everton may face further consequences in the future.
The written judgment reveals the complexity of the situation and the stakeholders involved. It acknowledges the public interest in the quick resolution of the proceedings but emphasizes the need for fairness to the involved parties.
No Premier League club has started a season with a points deduction since the league was rebranded in 1992. Everton’s recent points deduction followed an earlier penalty this season, which has now left them 16th in the Premier League table, narrowly avoiding the relegation zone.
The club plans to appeal the latest sanction, as they continue to fight for survival in the league. Manager Sean Dyche secured a crucial victory against Burnley, but the team’s position remains precarious, with their fate uncertain until the end of the season.
