Everton punishment from Premier League serves as dual Man City warning

If Everton can be deducted ten points for one breach of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, what could happen if Manchester City are found to have breached the rules 115 times?

News of Everton's punishment on Friday quickly prompted attention to turn to City's position, with speculation over how severe a punishment could be for the Blues. City reiterated their stance this week - that they welcome an independent review of the charges 'to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists in support of its position.'

Everton issued a strong statement of their own, saying they intend to appeal and questioning the process that has led to this point. They also made a very strong hint that they will 'monitor with great interest the decisions made in any other cases concerning the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.'

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That points to City, with Everton and other clubs expecting a proportional punishment if they are found to have breached the rules they are accused of. For City, that could be a significantly harsher punishment given they face 114 more charges than Everton did. At the very least, the amount of chatter moving quickly from Goodison Park to the Etihad means the distraction technique has worked a treat from Everton.

The Premier League will have to treat all cases separately, of course, and the panel reviewing City's case is independent, so should not be influenced by other decisions. With more charges to consider, City's case is not expected to be heard or decided