Everton was punished with the removal of two more points for financial violations. The Caramels were already sanctioned once earlier in the season for breaching financial rules, but for an earlier period. Everton were then deducted 10 points, but the sanction was later reduced to 6 points.
Now the team loses two more points from its asset and is once again getting dangerously close to the relegation zone. According to Sky Sports, the Merseysiders exceeded the allowed financial loss over a three-year period of £105m by £16.6m. The Premier League initially wanted a five-point penalty for the club, but it was reduced due to mitigating circumstances. Everton, who were pushing for a one-point ban to take effect next season, announced that the club's legal team were now preparing an appeal against the decision. A final decision on the appeal must be made by May 25 at the latest, one week after the end of the Premier League season.
After the new penalty, Everton drop to 16th position with 27 points, just two more than 18th-placed Luton Town. In 17th position with 25 points is the team of Nottingham Forest, which was also punished with the withdrawal of 4 points due to a violation of financial rules. Thus, relegation from the Premier League may not be clear even after the final round of the campaign has been played, as the decision on appeals may shift the final standings. /BGNES
