Everton deducted two more points for breaching FFP rules as Premier League relegation fears worsen

Everton have been hit with an additional two-point deduction by an independent commission for violating the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

This latest penalty comes on the heels of a previous 10-point deduction earlier in the season, which was subsequently reduced to six points following an appeal. The new deduction sees Everton fall from 29 to 27 points, leaving them just two points clear of Nottingham Forest and Luton, and slipping to 16th place in the league standings, below Brentford. Nottingham Forest also faced sanctions last month, losing four points due to their own infringement of the financial regulations.

In a statement, the Premier League explained: "Over a three-day hearing last month, the independent Commission heard evidence and arguments from the club in respect of a range of potential mitigating factors for its admitted breach of £16.6million, including the impact of its two successive PSR charges. Having done so, the Commission determined the appropriate sanction to be a two-point deduction, taking effect immediately."

They added: "The independent Commission reaffirmed the principle that any breach of the PSRs is significant and justifies, indeed requires, a sporting sanction." Everton have announced they are gearing up to challenge the Premier League Commission's ruling, stating: "In January 2024, Everton were charged by the Premier League for breaching the permitted Profit and Sustainability thresholds for the assessment period ending 2022-23."

"The matter was referred to a Premier League Commission, which has today announced Everton will receive an immediate two-point deduction. While the Club's position has been that no further sanction was appropriate, the Club is pleased