Manchester City sent FFP warning by rival Premier League boss with announcement ‘imminent’

Everton manager Sean Dyche has told the likes of Manchester City to pay attention because Everton's appeal against a points deduction could affect everyone.

Dyche thinks that the decision about whether Everton will get their penalty for breaking financial rules changed or cancelled will be made soon. But he also said he doesn't know what will happen with another problem Everton might have with the same rules, which could mean more points taken away.

Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of an investigation into their own club after alleged FFP breaches, although it's thought a verdict is still some way off.

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Dyche explained: "We've been given a very general timeline and will probably know over the next couple of weeks. It's not just Everton Football Club or Evertonians. I think fans in general are scratching their heads and saying 'hey?'"

He added that it's important for the Premier League to make a decision quickly, not just for him but for all football fans who want to know what's going on.

"We don't know anything (about the second charge). At the minute we're just concentrating on the appeal and what that's going to bring and the reality of it. Who knows what the appeal will bring - or the second situation?"

Everton have been dragged into the relegation zone by both the points deduction and a run of seven games without a win. They entertain Crystal Palace on Monday night knowing that a victory would lift the mood around Goodison and pull the Londoners into the fight at the bottom of the table.

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